Best XI: Women’s World Cup Group Stage

Forward: Sam Kerr (Australia)

Five goals in three appearances on the biggest stage of all will always be worthy of entering a best XI, especially if the performances the goals have come in have been as outstanding as Sam Kerr’s.

The centre-forward has been in fine form for Australia, putting defenders under constant pressure and making electric runs throughout every 90 minutes.

If Kerr continues in this rich vein of form then she could be taking some level of silverware back home, whether that be a medal, top goalscorer trophy or overall player of the tournament prize.