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Sam Kerr STARTS for Australia against England as Matildas chase World Cup final spot in Sydney

Sam Kerr will start Australia's World Cup semi-final against England on Wednesday night.

Tony Gustavsson made two changes to the side that beat France 7-6 on penalties in Brisbane on Saturday to reach the semi-finals for the first time, with Kerr coming into the team for Emily Van Egmond and Alanna Kennedy replaced by Claire Polkinghorne.

Concerns over Kerr's fitness have been a recurring theme for the Matildas throughout the tournament, after she injured her left calf on July 19, a day before Australia's tournament opener against the Republic of Ireland.