Five of the key players behind Chelsea’s latest WSL success

Chelsea stormed back late in the campaign to claim a fifth straight Women’s Super League title and deliver a final trophy to departing boss Emma Hayes.

Here, the PA news agency takes a look at some of the key players who led the Blues’ march to another victory.

Lauren James

The dynamic attacker shone, stepping up in the wake of Sam Kerr’s anterior cruciate ligament injury and netting 13 goals, good enough for runner-up to Manchester City’s Khadija Shaw in the Golden Boot race.

Hannah Hampton

The 23-year-old earned the praise of boss Hayes, who said of the Birmingham native: “I say this as the future USA coach: England are so lucky.”

Aggie Beever-Jones

She has enjoyed a standout first season after returning to her parent club, scoring 11 times in the WSL – in the process impressing England boss Sarina Wiegman, who handed the 20-year-old a first call-up this week.

Erin Cuthbert

She also netted some of Chelsea’s most memorable goals of the season – including the winner in the Blues’ historic Women’s Champions League semi-final first leg in Barcelona, and was often the one Hayes entrusted with the captain’s armband during Millie Bright’s long recovery from a knee injury.

Nathalie Bjorn

The 27-year-old settled in quickly, scoring her first goal in March and was praised by her boss for her steady calm and a maturity Hayes felt her side had been craving in the absence of their captain.