Sam Kerr will start on the bench against Les Bleues
Coach Tony Gustavsson and Matilda's captain Sam Kerr plot their strategy. Photo: Getty
Sam Kerr has been named on the bench for the Matildas’ Women’s World Cup quarter-final against France as coach Tony Gustavsson decided on an unchanged starting line-up.
Gustavsson had said if Kerr was fit to play 90 minutes, she would start.
Instead, the star striker is set to be an impact substitute after a cameo appearance in the 2-0 quarter-final win over Denmark.
Caitlin Foord will revisit her tantalising partnership with Steph Catley on the left, with Mary Fowler and Emily van Egmond completing Australia’s front four.
France have dropped right-back Eve Perriset for Maelle Lakrar, in the only change to their line-up.
The winner will earn a semi-final berth against either England or Colombia, who play later on Saturday, in Sydney next Wednesday.
AUSTRALIA STARTING XI VS FRANCE
Mackenzie Arnold (GK); Steph Catley (C), Alanna Kennedy, Clare Hunt, Ellie Carpenter; Katrina Gorry, Kyra Cooney-Cross, Caitlin Foord, Hayley Raso, Emily van Egmond, Mary Fowler
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