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ANTALYA, TURKEY - MAY 25:  Australian head coach Bert van Marwijk speaks with Trent Sainsbury during the Australian Socceroos Training Session at Gloria Football Club on May 25, 2018 in Antalya, Turkey.  (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Wilko backs Sainsbury

Former Socceroo Alex Wilkinson has urged Australia boss Bert van Marwijk to build his defence around Trent Sainsbury.

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(FILES) In this file photo taken on May 29, 2016 Real Madrid's French coach Zinedine Zidane poses with the trophy after Real Madrid won the UEFA Champions League final football match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at San Siro Stadium in Milan. Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said on May 31, 2018 he was leaving the Spanish giants, just days after winning the Champions League for the third year in a row. / AFP PHOTO / Filippo MONTEFORTE

Zidane quits Real

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has dropped a bombshell, quitting days after winning the Champions League.

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SANKT POLTEN, AUSTRIA - JUNE 01:  Mathew Leckie of Australia celebrates after scoring his second goal during the International Friendly match between the Czech Republic and Australia Socceroos at NV Arena on June 1, 2018 in Sankt Polten, Austria.  (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Socceroos hammer Czechs

Massive confidence booster for Australia as World Cup draws near, with Bert van Marwijk’s men cruising to 4-0 win.

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WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - MAY 30:  Mark Rudan addresses the media at a Wellington Phoenix A-League press conference after being appointed new head coach at Westpac Stadium on May 30, 2018 in Wellington, New Zealand. Rudan has signed a two-year deal with the club.  (Photo by Elias Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Rudan new Phoenix coach

Former Sydney FC captain and A-League championship winner Mark Rudan has been appointed coach of Wellington Phoenix.

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