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Can the Matildas carry their nation to victory against the Lionesses?
When England face Australia on Wednesday in the semi-final of the Women’s World Cup, they will be on familiar ground.
This is the third time the Lionesses have reached the last four.
But for the Aussies, this is all new.
The Matildas have gone further than any Australian team – men or women – in a World Cup.
This team are already history makers.
So who are they? What can the Lionesses expect? Who should they be wary of? And what do the Australian fans think of their team?
Here are five things you need to know about the Matildas.
Why are they called The Matildas?
The home crowd expect big things from this team…!
In 1994, having qualified for their first ever World Cup, the Australian women’s football team needed their own identity.
Until this point,…