Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterLexi Potters impressive start to the season has earned her a first senior England call-up, with Sarina Wiegman selecting the Chelsea midfielder for the Lionesses upcoming World Cup qualifiers.The 20-year-old has impressed alongside Keira Walsh at Chelsea this season, helping the Blues keep three consecutive WSL clean sheets.Now, as Potter prepares to join up with England for the first time, Walsh has revealed just how highly she rates her young team-mate.Latest Videos FromFourFourTwoWatch full video here: Who is Lexi Potter?Potter is a Chelsea academy graduate who has broken into Sonia Bompastors first team after developing her game during a two-year loan spell at Crystal Palace.The midfielder made 20 appearances during her time with Palace before returning to Chelsea and making her WSL breakthrough last season. You may like 'Alexia Putellas arrival shows how far the WSL has come' Ex-Barcelona teammate Keira Walsh parks club rivalry to pay ultimate compliment Thomas Tuchel sets Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold a new challenge after England recalls I missed the English comforts, my friends and family and a Percy Pig or two!" Mary Earps on returning to England and facing former side Manchester United first Her first league start came against Brighton in March, when she scored the winning goal. This season, Potter has taken another step forward.She has started three of Chelseas four WSL matches, playing alongside Walsh in midfield as the Blues have made an unbeaten start to their title campaign.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Potter has also already found the net this season, scoring in Chelseas 2-0 victory over Birmingham City.Her composure has been impressive and her performance against Arsenal in a 1-0 victory showed her maturity in a big game.It was a performance that further underlined why Wiegman has decided the time is right to bring Potter into the England set-up. What to read next London City Lionesses could really push Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea this season I was in a new team that won trophies, it can definitely happen with the right players England great speaks to FFT about the new campaign Thomas Tuchel's England squad in full: Three Lions boss makes several bold selection calls After seven years at Arsenal, I wanted to help Man City win Vivianne Miedema on transfer motivation and WSL growth 'I'm not surprised' - WalshPotters emergence has coincided with an increasingly promising partnership with Walsh.Playing as the deeper midfielder alongside the England international has allowed Potter to provide defensive cover, while Walsh has been given greater freedom to move further forward.If a ball goes past me, I know Lexi's there cleaning up. Were working for each other and what's probably been the most important so far at the start of the season.I'm not surprised [by Lexis performances]. I play with her in training, so for me I can't say I'm shocked that she's played like that against Arsenal, because I'm not.She's just really intelligent. She makes me feel really comfortable when I'm playing next to her. The way she sees the game, not many female players understand it the way she does.She's an exceptional talent and I think she plays beyond her years. I think she's got a very calm head on her shoulders and she's got a lot to come. I think she's going to be an incredible player for Chelsea and England in the future.Walsh has been a key part of Englands midfield since making her senior debut in 2017 and has now surpassed 100 international appearances, with Potters call-up inevitably prompting comparisons with Walsh herself.The emergence of Potter gives Wiegman another young option in a position that requires awareness, composure and defensive discipline - qualities Potter is already showing.England face Greece in a double-header as they continue their qualification campaign for the 2027 Womens World Cup.TOPICSChelsea WomenEngland WomenAyisha GulatiWomen's Football WriterAyisha Gulati is the women's football writer at FourFourTwo. Fresh from a summer covering the Lionesses triumphant Euro 2025 campaign in Switzerland, she brings a passion for all things WSL, UWCL, and international womens football. She has interviewed names including Alessia Russo and Aitana Bonmati and enjoys telling stories that capture the excitement on and off the pitch.
