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Beth Lindop

Everton's Clare Wheeler lifts lid on Brian Sorensen influence and World Cup dream

When England step out at Brentford's Gtech Community Stadium next week, they'll be hoping to extend their 30-game unbeaten run under Sarina Wiegman and lay down a marker against one of their World Cup rivals.

Everton's Clare Wheeler, however, will be hoping to spoil the party. The midfielder has enjoyed an impressive debut season at Walton Hall Park after making the switch from Fortuna Hjorring in the summer, and she's keen to replicate her domestic form for her native Australia, who'll be facing off with the Lionesses in West London on Tuesday evening.

"I think it’s going to be a really challenging game," Wheeler told the ECHO ahead of the clash. "I think there could be a scenario in the summer where England and Australia do play each other so it’s going to be a really good test ahead of the World Cup.

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