Sam Kerr leads the Matildas out against Les Bleues in their final warm-up game ahead of the Women’s World Cup. Follow the action as it happens
For those looking for this game outside Australia, there is a YouTube stream is up and running.
Perennial World Cup underachievers France take on the Matildas in their final warm-up match at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium on Friday night.The match comes four months after the French soccer federation sacked Corinne Diacre amid a player revolt, when captain Wendie Renard said she would not play at the World Cup if the coach remained in charge.
“My philosophy is clear: it’s we can’t win anything without a very good team spirit,” he told reporters on Thursday.“They are very dedicated, working very well. Very professional. “We built this confidence, now the key is in the hands of the players - if they realise they can do it, they will do it.”
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