Chelsea’s Sam Kerr on target as Australia end England’s 30-game unbeaten streak

The world number-four ranked Lionesses were favourites to beat the 10th-ranked but injury-plagued Matildas.

Sam Kerr scored Australia’s opener in the friendly win over England (Adam Davy/PA)

Australia ended England’s 30-game unbeaten streak with a 2-0 friendly victory over the Lionesses in front of 14,489 at Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium.

The world number-four ranked Lionesses, who lifted the inaugural women’s Finalissima trophy at Wembley last week, were favourites to beat the 10th-ranked but injury-plagued Matildas.