Jess Fishlock ‘top’ of list of Welsh sporting greats – Angharad James

“We have an exciting group of players coming through,” 31-year-old James said.

“I think the only thing we were disappointed with at the European Championship was that we probably weren’t at our best in the three games we played there.

“I think now it’s refreshing that we’re back, we’ve had time to think and we have an exciting new group and a group here for the future.”

Australia, which reached the semi-finals of the 2023 World Cup before losing to England, is ranked 15th in the FIFA world rankings, 17 places ahead of Wales.

Chelsea striker Sam Kerr is set to make his first appearance for the Matildas since 2023 after injury problems.

“We played in the First Nations League as well as the European Championship, so we faced great opposition and Australia is one of those competitions,” he added. [top sides]Wilkinson said.

“They have some big names playing all over the world and they have a new coach [Joe Montemurro] I think he had two camps before this, so he’s lost in his thoughts. “They will be an exciting team now and in the future.”