By Christian Radnedge
SYDNEY (Reuters) – The pressure is on World Cup co-hosts Australia in Wednesday’s semi-final rather than England, the Lionesses’ midfielder Keira Walsh said, as both sides seek a first ever appearance in the final of the global tournament.
European champions England, who beat Colombia 2-1 in a febrile atmosphere in Saturday’s quarter-final, have been one of the favourites throughout the tournament.
However, the Matildas carry the hopes of expectant Australians who have set attendance records and tuned in by the millions to watch their team’s run to the last four.
“The pressure is on Australia, that is a different thing to cope with. But they are a great team, whether they feel the pressure or not,” the 26-year-old told reporters at the team’s base in Terrigal on Monday.
“The way they play they don’t look like they feel it. They are very…