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George Clarke

Shock Matildas call makes veteran Heyman feel 21 again

Kaitlyn Torpey (l), Michelle Heyman (c) and Chloe Logarzo have all been called up by the Matildas. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

She turns 36 later this year, but veteran striker Michelle Heyman feels 21 again after being handed a shock recall by Australia boss Tony Gustavsson.

It marks a stunning turnaround for Heyman, who has been consistently overlooked by the Swede, previously retired from international football, and won the last of her 61 caps six years ago.

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