How Arsenal duo Steph Catley, Caitlin Foord got Matildas back in the game

The double act, which dates back more than a decade and has blossomed since both joined Arsenal in 2020, has been on ice at the Matildas the past nine months, during which Foord has played more centrally alongside Kerr.

That in itself is a long-term partnership, reaping vast rewards for the Matildas in their pre-World Cup winning streak. But it was also a breath of fresh air to witness the full ferocity of Foord back on the left, releasing Catley to swing in the cross for Raso’s opener and…