Kerr to start for Matildas in WC semi, England unchanged from quarter-final win

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Matildas captain Sam Kerr will start in Australia’s Women’s World Cup semi-final against England.

Kerr makes her first start of the tournament replacing Emily van Egmond, while veteran central defender Clare Polkinghorne comes in for the unwell Alanna Kennedy.

England have named an unchanged starting line-up.

MATILDAS STARTING LINE-UP: Mackenzie Arnold, Ellie Carpenter, Clare Hunt, Clare Polkinghorne, Steph Catley, Katrina Gorry, Kyra Cooney-Cross, Mary Fowler, Hayley Raso, Caitlin Foord, Sam Kerr.

The Crowd Says:

2023-08-16T09:48:55+00:00

Nick Maguire

Roar Rookie


Yep, in terms of return to play she's had a graduated return over two games with increasing minutes so theoretically she should be firing on all cylinders! Let's just win it in regulation time though eh? I think she will be jumping out of her skin so go Sam, go Tillies!

2023-08-16T09:24:17+00:00

Doc Disnick

Roar Guru


You’ve got to pull the Bugatti out of the shed, even if it’s only firing on 12 cylinders instead of 16. Go Tillies!

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