The assistant coach of Sam Kerr’s Women’s Super League team Chelsea says the star striker has developed an unexpected capacity to lead young players that will likely benefit the Matildas.
Tanya Oxtoby, who previously coached Kerr at Perth Glory, said while the West Australian’s infectious energy for the game hadn’t waned, she had also developed strong leadership skills in recent years.
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