Coach Tony Gustavasson has hinted that star striker Sam Kerr will again be used off the bench against England, saying ‘consistency and chemistry is key’
head coach, Tony Gustavasson, has hinted on the eve of Australia’s historic World Cup semi‑final that the star striker Sam Kerr will again be used off the bench against England in Sydney.
“What we’ll do is look at always trying to start as strong as possible but finish even stronger. Meaning what kind of starting lineup do we want to have, but also what kind of finishing XI do we want to have – what kind of tool, game-changer, do we think we need in a game like this? Type of players – whether it’s speed or aerial presence or closing out a game.
Gustavsson otherwise indicated that all 23 members of his squad were available for selection including the vice-captain, Steph Catley, who was seen with a heavily strapped thigh at training on Tuesday morning, and Kyah Simon, who is returning from a long‑term anterior cruciate ligament injury. “We’ll be meeting tonight to see the best starting XI and the best finishing XI,” the coach said.
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