Asian Cup 2015: competition for Socceroos berths intense ahead of Kuwait opener
JASON Davidson says no one feels secure in the Socceroos starting line-up heading in to the Asian Cup - except maybe for captain Mile Jedinak.
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LEFT back Jason Davidson says no one feels secure in the Socceroos starting line-up heading in to the Asian Cup.
Except maybe for captain Mile Jedinak.
Davidson appears locked in a two-way battle with Aziz Behich for the starting left back spot for Friday's tournament opener against Kuwait at AAMI Park.
The intensity at training has risen in the past two days and there have been full-field drills aplenty, pitting teams of 11 against each other. But despite the extra formation work on the training track, Davidson said players remain none the wiser about coach Ange Postecoglou's plans at the selection table.
"As you know with Ange, he keeps his cards close to his chest," Davidson said.
"I don't think anyone is guaranteed a spot, maybe only Mile because he's the captain.
"I think that's good because it keeps everyone on their toes. Under Ange, the way things are, there's no stars in the team and no one is guaranteed a spot and that's good because the standard of training is high and everyone's pushing for a spot.
"I enjoy that."
Originally published as Asian Cup 2015: competition for Socceroos berths intense ahead of Kuwait opener
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