England manager Sarina Wiegman has confirmed that goalkeeper Hannah Hampton could be available for the match against Australia at Pride Park on Tuesday, the second of their October friendlies. The 24-year-old Hampton missed the 2-1 defeat to Brazil on Saturday due to a minor elbow injury, which allowed Kiara Keating to make her debut for the England national team. This marked the Lionesses' first home defeat since their 4-3 loss to Germany at Wembley in October 2024. England will be eager to bounce back against the 2023 World Cup semi-finalists Australia, in front of a packed Pride Park. Wiegman stated that Hampton could return to action if she successfully completes the final training session on Monday. She added that Hampton is recovering well and has passed all necessary tests.

England has fallen behind in their last four matches, including victories at Euro 2023 against Sweden, Italy, and Spain, as well as against Brazil on Saturday. The Lionesses have faced criticism for their slow starts, but Wiegman disagrees with this view, noting that starting against strong opponents like Brazil and Australia is a challenge she welcomes. She mentioned that the team has discussed playing more physically and hopes for a better start against Australia.

The last encounter between the two teams was in the 2023 World Cup semi-final, where England defeated Australia 3-1 in Sydney. Ella Toone, one of the scorers in that match, expressed her expectation that Australia will be seeking revenge. She shared that England aims to win every match and that, despite being friendlies, there are no true friendly matches in football.

Analysis: England has a point to prove following their loss to Brazil, and the match against Australia is a prime opportunity to showcase improvement. Hampton's recovery could be a crucial factor in the team's success, and the encounter promises to be competitive and entertaining.