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New Socceroo Head Coach Bert Van Marwijk during a press conference at FFA Headquarter in Sydney, Thursday, February 1, 2018. (AAP Image/Brendan Esposito) NO ARCHIVING

Aussie Bert aims high with Socceroos

NEW Socceroos coach Bert van Marwijk declared that ‘Operation France – June 16’ was his sole focus, adding he wouldn’t be here if a Round of 16 World Cup berth was unrealistic.

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Dutchman Bert van Marwijk is unveiled as the new Socceroos head coach at a press conference in Sydney with FFA Chairman Stephen Lowy and CEO David Gallop. Picture: Toby Zerna

No time to waste: New boss down to business

ONE message – repeated several times – from the unveiling of new Socceroos coach Bert van Marwijk caught everyone’s attention. He likes to win. And he expects a lot of it in Russia, says TOM SMITHIES.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 21: Daniel Arzani of the City runs with the ball during the round 17 A-League match between Melbourne City and Adelaide United at AAMI Park on January 21, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia.  (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Socceroos or Iran? Young gun’s dilemma

THE Socceroos may lose out on the services of one of the country’s brightest prospects, with Melbourne City‘s Daniel Arzani admitting he has “no idea” if he wants to play for Australia or Iran.

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