Emily Gielnik has been selected by Tony Gustavsson for Australia's upcoming fixtures against Spain and Portugal.
The Matildas are set to face two nations preparing for this month's UEFA Women's European Championships, hosted in England.
And our number nine is one of 24 players selected as Australia test themselves against two of the finest teams our continent has to offer.
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Gielnik has featured regularly in the national first team for a decade and has over 50 caps to her name.
However, she is coming off the back of a challenging 2021/22 campaign in which she returned to England for the first time since a spell with Liverpool in 2012.
The imposing forward made 17 appearances in all competitions for Carla Ward's side, finding the net on two occasions.
A combination of injuries and international-enforced absences meant Gielnik could never find a consistent rhythm in her performances for Aston Villa.
But these upcoming games should provide her with an opportunity to show what she's capable of ahead of a bounceback season in 2022/23.
Congratulations on your selection, Emily!
Australia Fixtures
Spain v Australia
Saturday, June 25
20:30 ko
Nuevo Colombino, Huelva
Portugal v Australia
Tuesday, June 28
21:00 ko
Antonio Coimbra da Mota, Estoril
