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Walsh was part of the England team that won the Euros in 2022 England midfielder Keira Walsh says she still has "a lot to improve on" after making her first Chelsea appearance since joining from Barcelona. The 27-year-old came on as a substitute in the 78th minute as the Blues claimed a 1-0 Women's Super League win over Aston Villa on Sunday. Walsh helped Barca win back-to-back Champions League trophies after joining from Manchester City in 2022, as well as winning Liga F in both her seasons in Spain. "I'm still only 27 and I feel like I've got a lot to improve on, " she said. Along with the arrival of American defender Naomi Girma for a world record fee, it is hoped Walsh will be able to help Sonia Bompastor's Chelsea lift the Champions League, the one trophy that has eluded them. "I think she [Bompastor] can still make me improve as a player, " added Walsh. "When I spoke to her I felt that she could do that and she gave me the confidence, just being a part of this team and being with those players. Seeing the game today, it's why I joined. " What do Walsh & Girma signings mean for Chelsea and rest of WSL? Walsh left Manchester City for Barcelona for a then-world-record fee of £400, 000, but was keen to return to England to be close to family. The WSL transfer deadline was on Thursday but the deal was only announced on Friday. "I'm very happy to be back in England. It's such a competitive league, I think you could see it today, " said Walsh. "What brought me to Chelsea is they always find a way to win. I'm ambitious, I want to win trophies, and I think the club matches my ambition. " Chelsea sit 10 points clear at the top of the WSL and are going for a record-extending sixth WSL title - and Walsh believes those achievements can be replicated in Europe. "I think it's the grit. .. they've got world-class players and can control games, " she added. "Not many teams have what they've got, they always find a way to win, no matter how the goals come, how the goals look, they always score. "I think that's the exciting thing for me because we've got so many levels to go. Hopefully I can win the Champions League with an English team. " Get the latest WSL news on our dedicated page 'Who are you? ' Everyone knows who Lewis-Skelly is now Man Utd 'trying everything' to strengthen - but won't repeat 'mistakes' 'Hurting' Spurs find defensive strength before defining week Reggae’s first and greatest superstar, Bob Marley Bob Marley's first steps into the music industry, from a rural village to the yards of Kingston Can a fashion entrepreneur bag a Dragon? Also in the den, a canine swimming club owner hopes the Dragons don’t think he’s barking mad Tanni Grey-Thompson reflects on her astonishing career From a Paralympic gold medal winner to a campaigner and crossbench peer Chris Packham unravels the world's most bizarre events Discover the secrets behind the bird-killing death ray and the monkey that's learnt first aid 'Who are you? ' Everyone knows who Lewis-Skelly is now The painful divorce of Marcus Rashford and Manchester United 'Hurting' Spurs find defensive strength before defining week 'The perfect batter for his time' - meet India's latest record-breaker England high-energy gameplan leaves them vulnerable 'Feelgood stories on turbulent day for Scotland' Losing 16-0 has to be a good thing for England - here's why Borthwick's bold plan crumbles to dust in Dublin 'All-round package' Jones makes difference for Scotland Liverpool pass 'tough challenge' with flying colours 'Not a magician' but Moyes casts spell again at Everton How Forest's Elanga & Gibbs-White 'ran Brighton ragged' Video How Forest's Elanga & Gibbs-White 'ran Brighton ragged' 'Best midfield in the league' - Keown praises Liverpool trio. Video'Best midfield in the league' - Keown praises Liverpool trio Knight still the right captain for England - Hartley 'A one-man show' - the legacy of transfer king Raiola Nurmagomedov v Makhachev - who leads lightweight GOAT race? 'The prince who never became king' - Neymar returns to Santos 'He is a world-class assassin' - Shearer meets Isak The night the Super Bowl lights went out in New Orleans Busting myths about causes of Spurs' injury crisis Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.