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Defeat to England exposes Matildas’ race against time ahead of Asian Cup

After more than a year of treading water the scale of the challenge facing Australia coach Joe Montemurro has been laid bare

The Guardian - AU

Matildas see red, beaten but not mauled by Lionesses

Australia have produced a battling performance in losing 3-0 to England after being reduced to 10 players against the European champions after 19 minutes.

AAP

England 3-0 Australia: women’s international football friendly – as it happened

Aggie Beever-Jones, Lucy Bronze and Georgia Stanway penalty scored against 10-player Australia but England suffered an injury blow to Michelle Agyemang

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England vs Australia live: Agyemang injury taints dominant friendly win for Lionesses

England 3-0 Australia: The Lionesses repeated their heroics of the 2023 World Cup semi-final to beat the Matildas at Pride Park

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We've missed her: Matildas star delighted Kerr's back

Stand-in skipper Steph Catley has welcomed the return of Matildas superstar Sam Kerr who is in line to reclaim the captaincy for the friendly against England.

AAP

Broken-hearted Matildas after revenge against England

Ella Toone's goal helped England break Australian hearts at the 2023 Women's World Cup. She knows, and Steph Catley admits, the Matildas are out for "revenge".

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Bring it on: Matildas defender ready for England star

Matildas defender Clare Hunt is back in form and she and her teammates are ready to take on European champions England and their star striker Alessia Russo.

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Sam Kerr back but without much of a bang after 725-day Australia absence

The Chelsea striker worked hard but failed to score in her first game for the Matildas since sustaining a knee injury

The Guardian - UK

Australia’s late winner sinks Wales to deny Jess Fishlock a fitting farewell

Sam Kerr returns for the Matildas in a 2-1 victory in Cardiff in what was Jess Fishlock’s 166th and final appearance for Wales

The Guardian - UK

Kerr non-touch proves crucial as Matildas beat Wales

Sam Kerr has made it through 65 minutes in her first Matildas match since November 2023 but it was Caitlin Foord who came to the rescue in a 2-1 win over Wales.

AAP

'Would be a dream come true': Sam Kerr's big ambition

Sam Kerr is back with the Matildas and ready to start taking big steps towards a dream of lifting silverware with the current group of players.

AAP

Sam Kerr reveals ‘dark’ days during extended recovery from knee injury

A problem with the surgical graft that repaired the knee of the Matildas striker went undiscovered for 10 months and left her in pain

The Guardian - AU

'So much more to give': Kerr wants Matildas captaincy

Superstar striker Sam Kerr will make her long-awaited international return from injury against Wales and has made her feelings clear on the Matildas captaincy.

AAP

Why Matildas milestone gives Hayley Raso 'goosebumps'

Hayley Raso is set to play her 100th game for the Matildas - a milestone the star winger once thought was impossible after suffering a freak back injury.

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'Life is different': how club moves aided Matildas aces

Matildas stars Ellie Carpenter and Hayley Raso have outlined the true impact of joining new clubs ahead of a home Asian Cup.

The Guardian - AU

Sam Kerr is finally back. Her return cannot come soon enough for Matildas

In the absence of their talisman, Australia have taken more steps back than forward and her presence in the squad this week is timely just four months out from the Asian Cup

AAP

No pressure on Kerr as Matildas relish star's return

Matildas goalkeeper Teagan Micah says Sam Kerr's return is a huge confidence boost, but they won't be putting any pressure on her.

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Game time shortage could be making of Matildas gun

Matildas midfielder Kyra Cooney-Cross has battled for game time at Arsenal, but Australia coach Joe Montemurro says it won't necessarily be a setback.

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AAP

Why Matildas coach backs Kerr return to be a hit

Sam Kerr will return to the Matildas fold off the back of limited minutes at Chelsea but coach Joe Montemurro is confident she will shine.

AAP

Foord sparks Arsenal as Kerr goes goalless again

Caitlin Foord has helped provide an early spark for Arsenal in their 1-0 win over Brighton but Sam Kerr's wait for another goal for champs Chelsea goes on.

The Guardian - AU

Women’s World Cup heroes Sam Kerr and Cortnee Vine return to Matildas squad for friendlies

Stalwarts Katrina Gorry, Steph Catley and Caitlin Foord also back as Joe Montemurro names experienced 24-player squad for his second camp in charge

AAP

Matildas confirm Kerr's return, Vine and Gorry back

Sam Kerr has returned to the Matildas for upcoming friendlies against Wales and England, with Cortnee Vine and Katrina Gorry also bolstering the squad.

AAP

Matildas coach's bold ideas to boost A-League Women

Matildas coach Joe Montemurro believes allowing investment solely in A-League Women clubs could help open the door to making it fully professional.

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Kerr back in European action but draws blank again

Sam Kerr has returned to European action for the first time since her injury layoff but couldn't find the net for Chelsea in their 1-1 draw in the Netherlands.

AAP

Matildas set for huge Kerr boost in key Asian Cup prep

A long-awaited international comeback for Sam Kerr looms while Matildas coach Joe Montemurro is excited by Mary Fowler's progress in her return from injury.

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