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Ian Chadband

Matildas' Charlotte Grant hailed for true Aussie grit

Adelaide's Charlotte Grant has been hailed as a symbol of the new-look Matildas team. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Charlotte Grant's journey from being an afterthought in Swedish football to the goalscoring hero in Australia's landmark win over England stands as a symbol of the new-look Matildas.

That's the view of coach Tony Gustavsson, who sees the breakthrough of the 21-year-old from Adelaide as a shining example of the sort of battling character that runs through his ever-improving team with the World Cup looming.

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