‘An absolute inspiration’: Anthony Albanese and Rebel Wilson pay tribute to Matildas after World Cup loss

Chorus of Australian notables thank team for inspiring camaraderie and a new generation of women athletes

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Australia's prime minister Anthony Albanese and Hollywood actress Rebel Wilson have paid tribute to the Matildas, joining the outpouring of support for the team after their World Cup loss.

The Matildas are an absolute inspiration," Albanese wrote in an Instagram post after a heartbreaking defeat by England's Lionesses in Wednesday night's semi-final.