MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia coach Tony Gustavsson has praised his players for using 'head and heart' to snap England's 30-match unbeaten streak but cautioned them to remain humble in the leadup to the Women's World Cup on home soil.
Soccer Football - International Women's Friendly - England v Australia - Brentford Community Stadium, London, Britain - April 11, 2023 Australia coach Tony Gustavsson before the match Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra
Led by a goal and an assist by captain Sam Kerr, the injury-hit Matildas upset European champions England 2-0 in a friendly in London on Tuesday, drawing rave reviews in Australia's newspapers. "The heart that lives in this team - but then combining that heart with head, meaning the discipline and the tactical execution ... That combination between head and heart is what makes me really proud."
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