Mackenzie Arnold has been named in Australia's provisional 29-player squad for the upcoming 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.
The Hammers No1 played 27 times across the 2022/23 campaign and was a standout performer for Paul Konchesky's team - reflected by her being voted as the Players' Player of the Season by her teammates.
Australia are joint-hosts of the upcoming competition alongside neighbours New Zealand, with all of the action beginning for the Matildas on Thursday 20 July when they face Republic of Ireland in their opening match of Group B.
Tony Gustavsson's side will also face Canada and Nigeria in the group stages. They will take on France in Melbourne in a warm-up fixture on 14 July before the tournament begins.
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Arnold has fought off plenty of competition for the No1 international jersey in the past year, with Brighton's experienced Lydia Williams and FC Rosengård's Teagan Micah also featuring in recent times.
The 29-year-old started both of Australia's friendly matches back in April in London, which saw them narrowly lose to Scotland and beat England, bringing an end to the Three Lions' 30 match unbeaten run.
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