Sam Kerr has 'goosebumps' thinking of Ireland showdown in Sydney

Australia captain and star striker Sam Kerr has "goosebumps" thinking about their World Cup opener against the Republic of Ireland in Sydney this July.

The Aussies take on Scotland and England during the current international break before they play a final friendly against France in July, a week before the World Cup, as Kerr struggled to hide her excitement for the occasion.

The 29-year-old Chelsea forward believes that Australia have an opportunity to etch their names into their country's history - during the tournament hosted by Australia and New Zealand - along with the likes of Cathy Freeman at the Sydney Olympics in 2000.

"We've seen with the ticket sales, there are so many girls in this team that are loved by the Aussies."

"Not many players get to play a home World Cup so it's going to be the biggest honour in the world to one, represent the country but two, at a home World Cup in front of your home fans, family and friends," she said.

"It's going to be hopefully a moment that is remembered in everyone's eyes for the rest of [history].

"I mean, we always talk about Cathy Freeman in the 2000 Olympics and no matter what happens, who goes, who the 23 [squad] is, the team is remembered forever and we represent Australia in the best way possible and show that Australia can be a real footballing country, a real host of women's football."

The striker is hoping that the national support seen towards England's Lionesses on the way to their Euro 2022 triumph is replicated in Australia this summer.

Their clash with the Girls in Green has been moved to the 82,500-capacity Accor Stadium in Sydney due to the huge demand for tickets.

Kerr added: "Australians love getting behind Aussies. I'm sure we'll have big crowds. We've seen with the