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Sam Kerr expected to make Matildas return in friendlies against Wales and England

The Guardian 1 min read 7 hours ago

<ul><li><p>Joe Montemurro expects striker to end two-year international absence</p></li><li><p>Australia coach backs injured Mary Fowler to be playing by end of year</p></li></ul><p>Sam Kerr is set to play her first game for the Matildas in almost two years with coach Joe Montemurro all but confirming the superstar striker’s involvement in upcoming friendlies against Wales and England.</p><p>In more good news ahead of <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/jul/29/womens-asian-cup-2026-australia-matildas-pathway">next March’s Asian Cup</a>, Montemurro also expects injured star Mary Fowler to be back playing with Manchester City by the end of the year.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/oct/08/sam-kerr-returning-matildas-games-against-wales-england">Continue reading...</a>
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