Australia downed China 3-0 in a friendly in Melbourne on Wednesday and will play again in Geelong in another exhibition on Sunday.

The 27-year-old admitted it was frightening seeing how dominant the Matildas were before the likes of Michelle Heyman and Kyah Simon were brought on.

Kellond-Knight only returned from Germany this week and did not take part against China, however was keen to get out on the pitch at Kardinia Park.

“With them knowing we were on top, that we were dominant, not just a 1-0 win, but a 3-0 win, it’s a big psychological edge for next year and that’s really important for us,” Kellond-Knight told FourFourTwo.

“We haven’t really played that many Asian teams and another opportunity against China is good for us because it is a different style of football.

“The game on Wednesday was fantastic to watch, it just shows how much the team has come along, we’ve got so much depth in our squad now.

“When key players are missing, it doesn’t really affect the team, they can just have the same playing style, it’s all a well drilled machine at the moment.”

Kellond-Knight has now been with Bundesliga side Turbine Potsdam since 2015 and believes she has learnt so much over the two years.

Kellond-Knight in Turbine Potsdam colours

The former Brisbane Roar star said the training levels and intensity in Germany was at a different level, but it has helped her to adjust in both club and country colours.

 “It’s probably what I bring to our team in Germany, just that calmness and composure on the ball which is what the league lacks at times,” she said.

“It’s a constant challenge, the speed of play is something I find hard to adapt to. A lot of the time it’s a hectic style of football and in Australia we play a slower style, which is what I’m used to.

 “Some weeks are easier than others as every week I’m having to adapt my game to suit that style.”

The game on Sunday is set to start at 4.30pm AEDT.