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Mathew Ryan of the Socceroos clears the ball as Ismail Al Hammadi closes in  from  during the Socceroos v United Arab Emirates World Cup qualifier at Allianz Stadium, Sydney. pic Mark Evans

Get to know your Socceroos

THEY are not the household names of the past decade but the Australians doing battle in the Confederations Cup are proudly flying the flag overseas and locally.

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Bailey Wright of Socceroos is seen shortly after Brazil scored a goal during the international friendly between Australia and Brazil at the MCG in Melbourne, Tuesday, June 13, 2017. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Wright-ing wrongs of Brazil debacle

IT was the worst possible start to a meeting with the world’s best side, but Socceroos defender Bailey Wright says there’s no point dwelling on past mistakes with action imminent.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 13:  Mark Milligan of the Socceroos kicks the ball during the Brasil Global Tour match between Australian Socceroos and Brazil at Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 13, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia.  (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images for ICC)

No Mile, no worries, says Milligan

MARK Milligan believes the Socceroos squad has the collective strength to cope with the absence from this month’s Confederations Cup of their leader and captain Mile Jedinak.

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