When Australia fell in love with the Matildas, she’d left the country. Now Amy’s making up for lost time

Amy Sayer missed the cut for the 2023 home World Cup, while injury robbed her of a shot at selection for the Paris Olympics. So, the Asian Cup has been a long time coming.


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