 and Colombia. Meanwhile, Australia have suffered one defeat - to Nigeria. The Matildas suffered a 3-2 loss to the Super Falcons in the group stages before sealing a 4-0 win over Canada to top Group B. Australia saw off France in the quarter-finals, winning 7-6 on penalties following a 0-0 draw. Who will be the star players? Alex Greenwood has been an unsung hero for the Lionesses so far at the Women's World Cup. Her performances in defence have been faultless and she is a real leader among the team. Alessia Russo and Lauren Hemp are also ones to watch. Both strikers were excellent in Saturday's game against Colombia and were rewarded with a goal each. 3 Hemp and Russo both scored against Colombia Credit: Getty 3 Kerr is Australia's star player Credit: EPA For Australia, Sam Kerr is most certainly the player to watch. Although she has missed a chunk of the tournament so far due to an injury, the striker is likely to start against England. Kerr scored against the Lionesses when the Matildas earned a 2-0 win over them in a friendly in April. What has been said? England boss Wiegman does not fear the Matildas. In fact, she is excited about Wednesday's clash. Speaking to the media on Satur){kind=link}
ENGLAND will take on Australia in their own backyard TODAY as the Lionesses aim to book their place in the Women’s World Cup final.
The headline team news is that Australia captain Sam Kerr starts for the Matildas.
Alessia Russo starts after her superb second-half strike sent giant killers Colombia crashing out at the quarter-final stage.
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