Be interesting to see how the U20s go at their August WC in Costa Rica, and if likes of Whinham can stand out at that level. They need to, before you can say chuck them into the Ferns (next matches in September), a level up again. As an experimental young Matildas found out the other day, international football can be a big step up.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/women-in-sport/129112057/football-ferns-winless-run-continues-as-they-draw-00-with-wales-in-game-of-few-chances
FYI - Matildas smarting from that 7-0 Spanish thumping, about to kick off against Portugal.
And that's a wrap. Despite a late surge from our Ford Football Ferns, we end the game level.#NZLvWAL pic.twitter.com/knh7BarfY2
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