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Why pressure is no problem for Clare Wheeler ahead of the World Cup

Newcastle's Clare Wheeler has 11 caps for the Matildas and her eye on next year's World Cup. Picture by Max Mason-Hubers

Clare Wheeler knows the clock is ticking as Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson finetunes his squad for next year's World Cup on home soil.

Missing Australia's past two friendlies - both wins against South Africa then Denmark last month - due to a knee injury was "not ideal" for the former Adamstown Rosebud junior.

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