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Sam Kerr is talking through the wonder goal that helped Chelsea seal a third successive Women's Super League title.

The striker had predicted to team-mate Erin Cuthbert she would score a 'worldie' the day before, and she did not disappoint. 

A clearance from Manchester United goalkeeper Mary Earps was headed towards Kerr, who had her back to goal, 25 yards out. In one movement, she chested the ball, swivelled and sent a looping volley over the retreating goalkeeper.

'I don't know why I ever thought to do that,' Kerr laughs. 'I think the commentating made it even better because the way she said "it's so Sam Kerr", I just laughed because I thought "that is so me". I don't know if any other player would try that. It's kind of stupid but the moment was sick, and the crowd at Kingsmeadow went absolutely nuts.'

Kerr, 28, is in the best form of her career. In January, she became Australia's all-time leading goalscorer and she took home the WSL's golden boot for a second year running with 20 goals in 22 games. It is not surprising she had the confidence to take that volley on.

'That's just who I am as a person,' Kerr says. 'I do that stuff in training all the time. Sometimes the girls get annoyed at me but it's just who I am. I'm a risk taker. I just do what I feel, whether it's right or wrong, and I'm very strong willed. I'm very stubborn. 

'I'm the most stubborn person in the world because if I want something I'm doing it. There was no doubt in my mind that I was just hitting that ball once it came off my chest and I think that's what I mean when I say I'm a risk taker, I probably do things that sometimes get me in trouble or make me look bad. 

'But I live on the edge, my whole life is lived on the edge, I either go big or go home.'

Chelsea will be looking for another big performance from Kerr in Sunday's FA Cup final against Manchester City.

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