Soccer-Kerr expected to return as Australia brace for Denmark test

Soccer Football - FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 - Group B - Canada v Australia - Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, Melbourne, Australia - July 31, 2023 Australia's Sam Kerr celebrates after the match REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/File Photo

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Sam Kerr is set to play a part in Australia's Women's World Cup campaign for the first time when the co-hosts take on Denmark in the last 16, but the extent of her involvement remains a mystery as the Matildas look to continue their winning momentum.

Star striker Kerr has been sidelined since injuring her calf on the eve of Australia's opener against Ireland but is expected to get on to the pitch in Sydney, with the winners set to face France or Morocco in the quarter-finals.