The Matildas, and potentially superstar striker Sam Kerr, will play England for the first time since their dramatic Women's World Cup semi-final in a blockbuster international friendly next month.

Australia had already locked in a friendly against Wales (12am AEDT, October 26) in Cardiff for the upcoming international window, and will play the two-time reigning European champions at Derby's Pride Park three days later.

The games loom as Kerr's first with the Matildas since tearing her ACL in January last year, with the Chelsea star expected to soon return to action at club level.

The Matildas captain famously scored an extraordinary solo goal from long range in the 3-1 loss to eventual runners-up England in Sydney in 2023.

The window will also allow coach Joe Montemurro to easily call

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