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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 07: Michelle Heyman of the Matildas poses during the Matildas squad announcement ahead of the AFC Women's Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024 Asian Qualifiers, at Federation Square on February 07, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/Getty Images)
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Recalled Matilda ‘needed a rest’

Having felt like a ‘robot’, Michelle Heyman needed a break from football five years ago. Now she’s back and ready to help the Matildas qualify for this year’s Olympic Games.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Sam Kerr (L) and Emily Van Egmond (R) of the Matildas interact during game one of the series International Friendly series between the Australia Matildas and the United States of America Women's National Team at Stadium Australia on November 27, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Matildas to return to Canberra

Having crashed out of the Asian Cup in the quarter-finals, the Matildas will return home in April for the next step on their journey to next year’s Women’s World Cup.

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