Sam Kerr's Matildas teammates are determined not to put any pressure on the superstar striker to perform as they relish her return to the international stage.
But goalkeeper Teagan Micah admits Kerr's return is a "confidence boost" as the Matildas start to feel both excitement and a sense of urgency less than five months out from the Asian Cup.
Kerr is set to make her long-awaited Matildas return against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday (local time) before facing European champions England in Derby four days later.
The 32-year-old last played for Australia in November 2023, having endured a 20-month rehabilitation from an ACL tear suffered in January 2024.
"Of course, it's a confidence boost for our team. She's a big figure within our team, and she has been for a long, long time," Micah sa