Australia striker Sam Kerr scored twice in her first start for Chelsea in 692 days as the London side thrashed St Polten 6-0 in Austria in the Women's Champions League on Tuesday.

Kerr, who returned to action in September after a long spell on the sidelines following an anterior cruciate ligament injury sustained in January 2024, had been limited to substitute appearances for Chelsea this season before playing the full 90 minutes against St Polten.

The 32-year-old scored twice in the second half, having missed several early chances and seen a goal ruled out for offside. "I'm just happy to be back out here playing in the Champions League again, with an amazing team. I'm relishing every moment," Kerr told Disney plus.

"It feels good. It felt like I had to work myself into it but yeah, hap

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