Sam Kerr lashes in one of the World Cup’s best goals with 25-metre wonder strike from outside the box – as Premier League legend brands her ‘the best in the world’

Sam Kerr scored an absolute stunner to keep Australia’s World Cup hopes alive as the Matildas drew in the semi-final against England.

The Matildas skipper made her first start of the tournament after overcoming the calf injury that has limited her to just 75 minutes of football at the World Cup so far, performing when her country needed her most.

With just over an hour played and Australia trailing 1-0 after Ella Toone’s brilliant first-half goal, de Kerr seized the moment.

With the Lionesses defense falling back, the Chelsea striker gained possession in the England half and ran for Millie Bright before releasing a pile driver from 30 yards out which swerved and dove past Mary Earps.

‘Unreal. The best in the world,” tweeted former Arsenal and England striker Ian Wright in response to Kerr’s stunning finish.

Kerr ran for Millie Bright before releasing a pile driver from 100 feet out, which swerved and dove past Mary Earps

Former Arsenal and England striker Ian Wright hailed Kerr as the best in the world

Kerr’s first goal of the tournament was her sixth World Cup and her 64th overall for the Matildas.

Minutes later, the 29-year-old looked menacing again as she sliced ​​into the penalty area from the left, only to be deflected from behind by a brilliant last-ditch tackle from Jessica Carter.

The Matildas’ joy was short-lived, however, as Lauren Hemp restored England’s lead six minutes later after an error by Ellie Carpenter.