He’s one of six new faces for the Socceroos but rookie Kai Trewin has declared he is ready to ‘step up to the plate’ at the qualifiers, and reveals how City veteran Aziz Behic has made an impact.
As thrilled as Alex Grant is to have been named in the latest Socceroos squad, his immediate task is playing well for Sydney FC against Wellington Phoenix on Sunday night.
There is still no room for Australia’s brightest young talent in the Socceroos squad despite his good club form overseas.
With a host of Socceroos defenders injured, a recent addition to Sydney FC’s squad has emerged as an option for national team coach Tony Popovic.
The Socceroos have fallen apart in spectacular circumstances with their world cup qualification campaign on a knife’s edge.
Kusini Yengi came to the rescue for the Socceroos deep into stoppage time, but if the striker really does want to be the next Tim Cahill he has a long way to go, writes ERIN SMITH.
The Socceroos have escaped with a 2-2 draw against Bahrain in Riffa, conceding two goals inside two disastrous minutes before scoring an equaliser deep into stoppage time.
The Socceroos’ will be counting on winger Craig Goodwin’s impact to turn the tables against Bahrain as he returns from suspension, while Nishan Velupillay tends to an ankle injury.
The Socceroos are seeking redemption against Bahrain on Wednesday morning in Riffa.
A Melbourne Victory star could consider an overseas move if suitors emerge following his impressive comeback to international football.
Costly missed chances could come back to haunt the Socceroos, but Saudi Arabia felt equally aggrieved after they were denied an injury-time winner in a dramatic scoreless draw in Melbourne.
They failed to gain any grip on a World Cup qualifying spot, but the mood in the Socceroos camp is starkly different to earlier this year.
The Socceroos’ quest to qualify for the 2026 World Cup is still hanging in the balance after a dramatic clash that left a bit to be desired.
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has revealed his plans for Thursday’s blockbuster World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia.
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