Matildas starting lineup

For the Matildas and the 31 other teams competing, it is the culmination of a four-year journey filled with plenty of trials and tribulations.

Sam Kerr and Mackenzie Arnold are injured. This gives us the tools to be able to do that more often. Build-up play proved a difficult task in a loss on Saturday as Canada swept aside an experimental starting line-up, with the Matildas conceding three goals by being dispossessed in their own half. If someone should be criticised, it should be me, I can take those hits. We struggled to get out of our own half a lot. But we chose not to just push up and go long and play a second-ball game. We chose to go all in in that game and it cost us three goals.

Matildas starting lineup

Australia's greatest will take centre-stage in her first World Cup start, replacing Emily van Egmond at the focal point of the Matildas' attack. While Kerr's status was the subject of much speculation in the lead-up to the game this week, with many split on if she'd start , Gustavsson is seemingly satisfied that Kerr has the fitness to go a full minutes if needed. He'll also be relying on the connections that have been forged over the group stages and knockouts to help Australia get on top against a well-drilled and versatile English side. Outside of Kerr, Alanna Kennedy is the only other change to the squad that triumphed over France on Saturday, with the defender making way for Clare Polkinghorne due to an unspecified illness. Kennedy had played the previous five matches at the tournament for Australia and scored in their loss to Nigeria. Mackenzie Arnold will of course start in goal following her penalty shootout heroics on Saturday, while Ellie Carpenter and Steph Catley will provide pace at full-back. Clare Hunt retains her role at centre-back, while Kyra Cooney-Cross and Katrina Gorry, who have forged an effective partnership in midfield, will once again seek control of the middle. Caitlin Foord and Hayley Rasso will flank them left and right respectively, with Mary Fowler expected to provide a spark just behind Kerr. England manager Sarina Wiegman, meanwhile, has also steered clear of drastic changes outside of what she's been forced into via injury and suspension, naming the same line-up that saw the English to success against Colombia in the quarter-finals in the absence of Lauren James. Keira Walsh will once again operate at the heart of the English midfield after making her return in the quarter-final, with Jess Carter, Millie Bright and Alex Greenwood lining up in front of goalkeeper Mary Earps. Matildas line-up v England unveiled: Kerr to make first start as Kennedy a surprise omission. By Brad Nash. Kerr's World Cup wonder strike among Puskas nominees. Rubiales slapped with restraining order following World Cup final kiss scandal.

He'll also be relying on the connections that have been forged over the group stages and knockouts to help Australia get on top against a well-drilled and versatile English side.

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Goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold. Jersey Number. Born Gold Coast. Height cm. View Profile. Goalkeeper Teagan Micah.

Matildas starting lineup

For the Matildas and the 31 other teams competing, it is the culmination of a four-year journey filled with plenty of trials and tribulations. This Australian squad has undergone a major revamp from its last appearance at a World Cup when they exited in the Round of 16 in Thankfully, Gustavsson has rectified that issue not just on the defensive front but all over the park, with seven players set to make their World Cup debuts. Talismanic skipper Sam Kerr will lead the line with the weight of a nation on her shoulders, but who else could play a starring role alongside her? Look out, world: No. Oddly enough, the goalkeeper position has long been one with strong stocks over the years for both the Socceroos and Matildas. Although the men have often had a clear No. It has fluctuated over the four-year journey since the World Cup, but it appears we now have a clear front-runner for the role. Regardless, the Matildas would be in safe hands no matter who ends up as the final line of defence. From her hometown club Brisbane Roar to Norway, the US, and now England with West Ham, Arnold is in the peak of her powers and her exceptional club form has been repeated in the green and gold.

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Height cm. Defence : Kennedy and Polkinghorne's fitness questions, paired with an in-form Ellie Carpenter, Steph Catley, Clare Hunt, Charlotte Grant and Courtney Nevin means the duo may be overlooked for a starting spot against the Republic of Ireland in defence. This Australian squad has undergone a major revamp from its last appearance at a World Cup when they exited in the Round of 16 in Strength and Conditioning Assistant Tim Massard. The young fullback, who specialises on the right flank, will enjoy her maiden World Cup appearance which is sure to be one of many throughout her budding career. If that happens, that Kyah is not ready by that time, obviously we can do a replacement change. Kennedy had played the previous five matches at the tournament for Australia and scored in their loss to Nigeria. Matildas line-up v England unveiled: Kerr to make first start as Kennedy a surprise omission. USWNT star 'will go to her grave' claiming she saved that penalty. Let's go through each area of the field to decide on a starting XI: Goalkeeper : Gustavsson's goalkeeping staff identified Arnold as the team's No. But the versatility of all the forward options gives the Swede plenty of choices in which to slightly tweak things during a game if need be. Canada thump second-string Matildas to start Christine Sinclair farewell in style. The 'missed opportunity' that shows Spain still don't 'understand' the problem. Eight months post-up. Lead Physiotherapist Jacqui Benz.

It came down to a penalty shootout — the same way that Australia exited at the Round of 16 stage at the World Cup. Matildas star becomes instant national hero as 20yo dazzles yet again : Player Ratings. But outstanding Australian goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold made a number of crucial saves before youngster Cortnee Vine buried the winning penalty for Australia to emerge victors.

Streaming issues? Oddly enough, the goalkeeper position has long been one with strong stocks over the years for both the Socceroos and Matildas. By Brad Nash. Born Gold Coast. Australia's greatest will take centre-stage in her first World Cup start, replacing Emily van Egmond at the focal point of the Matildas' attack. Carpenter burst onto the international scene as a fresh-faced year-old for the Matildas in an Olympic qualifier against Vietnam and has never looked back since. Born Newcastle. The year-old is one of the most versatile members of this Matildas squad, an invaluable quality given how quickly a game can turn. She's selected on where we're thinking she can be in a month from now when we're going into those hopefully playoff rounds," he said. But the versatility of all the forward options gives the Swede plenty of choices in which to slightly tweak things during a game if need be. Outside of Kerr, Alanna Kennedy is the only other change to the squad that triumphed over France on Saturday, with the defender making way for Clare Polkinghorne due to an unspecified illness. Her time on the sidelines may have cost her the chance to claim the No. Because this might be the only camp before the Olympics when we can play a top-ranked nation. Midfielder Clare Wheeler.