Ellie Carpenter strikes a pose as the Matildas arrive in Valenciennes

Caitlin Foord is focused on the task at hand

Carpenter is playing in her first World Cup - and it's her turn to front the media

Karly Roestbakken replaced the injured Laura Alleway in the squad

Mackenzie Arnold works on her distribution

Teigen Allen prepares to receive the ball

Emily van Egmond also addressed the media before training

Lisa De Vanna and Gema Simon during for training

Head coach Ante Milicic and captain Sam Kerr

The squad are hard work ahead of Sunday's clash with Italy

Before training, the Matildas took part in an official FIFA photo session

Katrina Gorry on the ball at training

Milicic and Kerr deep in discussion. What are they planning?

Hayley Raso and Karly Roestbakken take time to chat

The Matildas coaching staff are preparing for Italy in forensic detail

None more so than Matildas boss Milicic

Vice-captain Steph Catley on the ball

The squad absorb information from Milicic at training

Hayley Raso darts off with the ball at her feet

Well timed, Chloe Logarzo

Emily Gielnik looking to pounce

Another hard day of serious preparation for Italy in the bag

All eyes are on Italy. Kick off is at 9:00pm AEST

Ellie Carpenter strikes a pose as the Matildas arrive in Valenciennes

Caitlin Foord is focused on the task at hand

Carpenter is playing in her first World Cup - and it's her turn to front the media

Karly Roestbakken replaced the injured Laura Alleway in the squad

Mackenzie Arnold works on her distribution

Teigen Allen prepares to receive the ball

Emily van Egmond also addressed the media before training

Lisa De Vanna and Gema Simon during for training

Head coach Ante Milicic and captain Sam Kerr

The squad are hard work ahead of Sunday's clash with Italy

Before training, the Matildas took part in an official FIFA photo session

Katrina Gorry on the ball at training

Milicic and Kerr deep in discussion. What are they planning?

Hayley Raso and Karly Roestbakken take time to chat

The Matildas coaching staff are preparing for Italy in forensic detail

None more so than Matildas boss Milicic

Vice-captain Steph Catley on the ball

The squad absorb information from Milicic at training

Hayley Raso darts off with the ball at her feet

Well timed, Chloe Logarzo

Emily Gielnik looking to pounce

Another hard day of serious preparation for Italy in the bag

All eyes are on Italy. Kick off is at 9:00pm AEST

Gallery: Matildas in Valenciennes ahead of World Cup opener against Italy

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All eyes are on Italy as the Westfield Matildas train in Valenciennes ahead of Sunday evening's Group C opener (kick off 9:00pm AEST).

After touching down in France earlier this week, Australia hit the training pitch on Thursday to finalise their preparations for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Enjoy some exclusive behind-the-scenes shots of the players in the gallery above.

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