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.

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.

Matildas starting lineup

These are the 23 players Australia will be counting on at the tournament. A provisional player squad was named in mid-June with six players cut from the final squad submitted to FIFA on July 3. There are a lot of variables when deciding on a starting line-up at a World Cup: who the opposition is, tournament tactics, fatigue considerations, must-win fixtures, injuries and more. Australia are not alone in dealing with one of the hardest areas to navigate - injuries and fitness - heading into the tournament. Given the uncertainty surrounding a number of players' fitness - Fowler, Yallop, Polkinghorne, Kennedy and Simon - it could make the stars game-changers off the bench or earn them a starting stint against No. Eight months post-up. 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. If that happens, that Kyah is not ready by that time, obviously we can do a replacement change. Goalkeeper : Gustavsson's goalkeeping staff identified Arnold as the team's No. With that in mind, and limited minutes in clubland for William and Micah, the Hammers goalkeeper should hold that spot for most of the tournament. 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. Instead, the Matildas could push Catley into the centre alongside Hunt and have Carpenter and Grant on either side. Midfield : In the middle of the park, more injuries muddle the water but it is likely to be a combination of Katrina Gorry and Kyra Cooney-Cross with Caitlin Foord in front of them to link up with Sam Kerr in the forwards. It leaves Clare Wheeler, Chidiac and van Egmond able to slip in anywhere in that part of the pitch, but if Fowler and Yallop are firing, Foord will likely be pushed forward into the front three.

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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.

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.

Matildas starting lineup

Goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold. Jersey Number. Born Gold Coast.

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Williams has made her fifth World Cup squad, the most for any Australian player alongside a fellow Matilda, but more on the later. She made her debut against the Czech Republic during the Cup of Nations in February earlier this year and coach Gustavsson remarked how absurdly comfortable she seemed on the park for a debutant. Head Sports Scientist Jack Sharkey. Cooney-Cross has developed a formidable partnership with Katrina Gorry in the heart of the Matildas midfield and looks set to reprise that role at what will be her first World Cup. The Arsenal star also has a wicked delivery from set pieces which, in tournament football, can be the difference between winning and losing, such are the fine margins. Height cm. Forward Sam Kerr. The 'missed opportunity' that shows Spain still don't 'understand' the problem. Simon has a knack of goals in big games - the winning penalty at the Asian Cup, two goals against Norway at the World Cup to reach the knockouts, or her goal against Brazil in the tournament to hand Australia a first-ever knockout win. Vine made her debut in January last year and has since made 16 caps, highlighting how impressed Gustavsson has been with the Sydney FC flyer. The veteran goalkeeper made her debut in and has remained a constant presence for the Tillies ever since. Since her debut in , Van Egmond has failed to play 10 games or more in a calendar year just three times, highlighting her longevity and importance to the side.

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The year-old is able to play anywhere across the back four, but is predominantly used as a left back or a left centre back. She could hardly leave bed for two months and continued to experience ongoing symptoms like severe headaches, nausea and dizziness for months afterwards. After retiring from international duty in August , the year-old was convinced to backflip on the decision by Gustavsson and is now headed to her second World Cup. Given the uncertainty surrounding a number of players' fitness - Fowler, Yallop, Polkinghorne, Kennedy and Simon - it could make the stars game-changers off the bench or earn them a starting stint against No. Head Coach Tony Gustavsson. With a dad who played one first grade match for the Canberra Raiders and a brother, Henry, who plays for the Adelaide Strikers in the BBL, Clare Hunt comes from a strong sporting background. It's based on being a game-changer and I've been very clear to Kyah Midfielder Katrina Gorry. 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. Defender Alanna Kennedy. It leaves Clare Wheeler, Chidiac and van Egmond able to slip in anywhere in that part of the pitch, but if Fowler and Yallop are firing, Foord will likely be pushed forward into the front three. It has not been a straightforward journey to this point given she underwent seven different operations from to for a variety of injuries. Nevin is at her first World Cup having been handed her debut by Gustavsson as an year-old against Denmark in before making the Tokyo Olympics squad. Grant has enjoyed a rapid rise to prominence for the Matildas ever since she made her international debut against Ireland in September An injury to her left knee against France will have everyone sweating nervously as they await the verdict of how severe it is.