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Mark Schwarzer, Brett Emerton and Jason Culina will be paraded before South Africa game

FORMER Socceroos stars Mark Schwarzer, Brett Emerton and Jason Culina will be paraded to the ANZ Stadium crowd before kick-off.

Brett Emerton has endorsed Mile Jedinak to keep the Socceroos captains armband for the World Cup, saying the Crystal Palace midfielder has the big-game credentials to lead the inexperienced Socceroos in Brazil.

FORMER Socceroos stars Mark Schwarzer, Brett Emerton and Jason Culina will be paraded to the ANZ Stadium crowd before kick-off.

FFA extended the invitation to players who’ve made “a significant long term contribution” to the Socceroos.

Recently retired Harry Kewell is not attending, while former captain Lucas Neill is playing on.

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Mark Schwarzer and wife Paloma Schwarzer arrive at the Australian Socceroos Farewell Dinner.
Mark Schwarzer and wife Paloma Schwarzer arrive at the Australian Socceroos Farewell Dinner.

Culina, who won 58 caps, retired in low key fashion last June and was never farewelled while Schwarzer and Emerton retired this year.

FFA urged fans to arrive to take advantage of the integrated ticketing system and arrive early.

ANZ Stadium gates open at 5.30pm.

Jason Culina made a valuable contribution to the Socceroos.
Jason Culina made a valuable contribution to the Socceroos.

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Brett Emerton enjoyed a legendary Socceroos career.
Brett Emerton enjoyed a legendary Socceroos career.

Originally published as Mark Schwarzer, Brett Emerton and Jason Culina will be paraded before South Africa game

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