Sam Kerr is back in the Matildas squad for the first time since late 2023, ahead of friendlies against Wales and England.

Cortnee Vine and Katrina Gorry also feature in a 24-player squad announced on Friday.

Kerr last played for Australia in November 2023, then endured a horror rehabilitation from an ACL tear suffered at a Chelsea training camp in January 2024.

The superstar striker returned for the Blues last month, scoring her 100th goal for the club in her first game back.

Sam Kerr back in Champions League Photo shows Sam Kerr heads the ball as a goalkeeper tries to save.

Australian striker Sam Kerr makes another appearance for Chelsea off the bench, getting 23 minutes of playing time but unable to break a 1-1 deadlock with their Dutch opponent.

"Having Sam back in the squad is

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