Matildas wonderkid Mary Fowler has knocked back a spot in the national team to train with Cristiano Ronaldo's sprint coach in England instead.
The 15-year-old has looked right at home in the green and gold since debuting for Australia's women's national team in friendlies earlier this year, earning comparisons to current star forward Sam Kerr thanks to her ability to sniff out a goal.
But, born to an Irish father and Papua New Guinean mother, whether she remains tied to Australia before next year's World Cup remains unknown.
Matildas coach Alen Stajcic revealed on Thursday that the exciting striker had turned down a spot in his squad to play Chile on Nov.