Sam Kerr: Australia respect Ireland but it's about ourselves

CONFIDENT: Australia's captain Sam Kerr, right, and head coach Tony Gustavsson attend a press conference at Stadium Australia in Sydney ahead of their opening World Cup match against Ireland on Thursday. Pic: AP Photo/Rick Rycroft

Australia’s superstar Sam Kerr intends showing no mercy against tournament debutants Ireland on Thursday when they kick off the World Cup laden with expectation.

In the Chelsea striker, who has scored 63 goals in 120 caps, the Matildas have arguably the best striker in the world.