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Updates from the Matildas clash at McDonald Jones Stadium Kick-off time in Newcastle is 7.15pm AEST Any thoughts? Get in touch with an email Australia: Mackenzie Arnold (gk), Ellie Carpenter (capt), Steph Catley, Winonah Heatley, Kaitlyn Torpey, Emily Van Egmond, Alanna Kennedy, Amy Sayer, Caitlin Foord, Sam Kerr, Mary Fowler. Ellie Carpenter leads the side while becoming the 18th Australian woman to reach 100 international caps. Mary Fowler also returns after claiming Women’s Super League glory with Manchester City, as coach Joe Montemurro calls on the dynamic duo who missed the Fifa Series friendlies against Malawi and Kenya. It was very important that we found all different types of styles that we would possibly come up against in a World Cup scenario. They’re a talented team that has done very well, both in the rankings, but more importantly, in their nation. Their league is growing, and there’s a lot of investment, so they’re a top team. Their ranking doesn’t mimic where they are – they’re definitely a top 20 team, Mexico. Their style is one we really need to play against – a Latin American sort of team that is very good in possession, but also very good from a physical perspective. For us, it is a strategic buildup into the World Cup, and all our windows now are strategic in regard to the styles of teams. It’s very important for us to continue to play our way, but more importantly to adapt to different things. Continue reading...
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