Chelsea striker Sam Kerr says carrying Australia’s flag at King Charles’ coronation was an “superb honour” regardless of initially worrying about having to overlook coaching with Chelsea.
Kerr led her nation’s delegation into Westminster Abbey after being chosen by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as flag bearer.
Sam Kerr leads Governor-Normal David Hurley and his spouse Linda, and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his companion Jodie Haydon into Westminster Abbey for the coronation.Credit score: Getty
She joined world leaders on the ceremony on Saturday, sandwiched in between scoring for her membership in opposition to Liverpool on Wednesday, Could 3 after which scoring once more in opposition to Everton final Sunday, a bit over 24 hours after seeing the King and Queen topped.
“I acquired supplied the chance to be part of it a couple of month in the past whereas I used to be in a global camp,” Kerr stated, talking forward of Sunday’s FA Cup last at Wembley.
“I initially thought the Everton sport was on the identical day, so I assumed it was not doable, however Emma [Hayes, Chelsea’s manager] and the membership had been form sufficient to let me attend. It’s an incredible honour and one thing I’ll in all probability inform my children about in 10 to fifteen years. It’s been a loopy week.
Sam Kerr will lead the Chelsea assault in opposition to Manchester United within the FA Cup last at Wembley on Sunday.Credit score: Getty Photographs
“I used to be partly fearful about lacking a coaching session as a result of that’s simply who I’m, nevertheless it all labored out, we had two wins, and I acquired to attend the King’s Coronation, which was one thing that was an incredible expertise for me and a proud second for my household.”
The honour got here in a giant yr for Kerr and the Matildas simply two-and-a-half months earlier than they co-host the World Cup alongside New Zealand. The match begins on July 20 and Kerr, the nationwide captain, would be the occasion’s poster star.
The rest of Could might additionally see Kerr win a home double with Chelsea as they battle with Manchester United for each the Girls’s Tremendous League title and the FA Cup.
