Matildas shootout hero Cortnee Vine is expected to reject advances to make the move to Europe and remain on Australian shores with Sydney FC. 7NEWS
The rapid winger is one of the few players in Tony Gustavsson’s squad who still plies her trade in the A-League Women competition and was viewed as a potential target for European clubs even before the tournament as a result of her dazzling performances domestically.
Cortnee Vine is set to remain at Sydney after watching Mackenzie Hawkesby and other teammates leave for Europe.But the 25-year-old will stay in Australia over the next 12 months after becoming the toast of the nation following the Matildas’ penalty shootout victory. “She’s 25 years old, she only debuted for Australia last year, she plays in the A-League Women for Sydney FC,” 7NEWS presenter Mel McLaughlin said on Sunrise on Monday morning.
The 24-year-old has spent the past two years with the Western Sydney Wanderers, who will have a fight on their hands to retain her after the tournament.Meanwhile, Vine began the Women’s World Cup in the Matildas’ starting line-up and refused to slump her head when she was dropped to the bench after the second group game.“I said that I’m just happy to do anything I can for the team. It’s up to Tony who he chooses - it’s a bit of an uncontrollable for me.
“It’s just about taking a different role, going on the bench - you just need to be a bit more positive and really bring the encouragement from the bench and make sure they can hear from the sideline.” “This has to be our year. There is so much belief in these girls and I think we proved that today with our work ethic that we just kept going. In penalties we just kept going. That just proves how much heart we have and how much we want it.”
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