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Sam Kerr will ‘definitely be back’ this Women’s World Cup, Caitlin Foord says

Sam Kerr walking away at training
Australia’s captain Sam Kerr is working to be in the ‘best condition’ for when she takes to the pitch this Women’s World Cup, Caitlin Foord says. Photograph: Jono Searle/AAP

Sam Kerr will return for the Matildas at the Women’s World Cup, according to her strike partner Caitlin Foord.

Australian captain Kerr missed the opening match last week against Ireland after suffering a calf injury in training, and will be absent from the Matildas’ encounter with Nigeria this Thursday.

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