Prosecutors allege that Kerr and her partner, fellow footballer Kristie Mewis, had been out drinking when they took a taxi to Twickenham Police Station after a dispute with the driver.

Assuming it is true Kerr used the term “white”, there is a racial element. But “racial” is not the same as “racist”.

These words were allegedly spoken during a dispute over a taxi fare last year.

Sam Kerr is being allegedly accused of a racially aggravated harassment of a police officer in London.

"We scored three goals. We have been talking about ruthlessness all the time and this team has ruthlessness, whether it is up front or in defence."