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England focused on maintaining their impressive form
England's Fran Kirby (left) celebrates with Lucy Bronze after scoring against Brazil

PHIL NEVILLE’S England are aiming to maintain their impressive start to the World Cup season by defeating another contender for the tournament when they take on Australia at Craven Cottage tomorrow.

Following a 1-0 win over Brazil on Saturday, Neville was convinced the Matildas would pose a far sterner challenge.

“It'll definitely be a step up from playing Brazil, that’s for sure. It’s going to be a real physical game this one.

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