Former Matilda's 'call out' over football's future

Former Matilda Catherine Cannuli has identified the positives successful a infinitesimal of "absolute heartbreak" for the broadside aft the 3-1 decision to England.

Australia's phenomenal show successful the tourney captivated the federation and should usher successful a caller epoch of shot for the country.

"This is implicit heartbreak for the Matildas but we've got observe the positives," she said connected Optus Sport.

"A telephone retired to Football Australia and each the shot stakeholders, lets marque this the norm for the Matildas, let's marque this the norm for women and Australian football."

The travel isn't implicit though. Australia volition play successful the 3rd spot playoff connected Saturday against Sweden.