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Bangladesh players lineup prior to their clash with the Socceroos in September.
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Bangladesh's possible starting XI v Socceroos

Australia takes on Bangladesh in Dhaka in Group B on Tuesday when a win could put the Socceroos in top spot, a handy place to be with two home games following. There as been plenty going on in Bangladesh football since Australia's 5-0 win in Perth.

Tim Cahill on the ball during Australia's 5-0 win over Bangladesh in Perth in September.
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Preview: Socceroos v Bangladesh

The arduous task of travelling to - and playing in - Dhaka is the big challenge for the Socceroos, who know three points will put the pressure back on Group B leaders Jordan.

Players from the 1965 Socceroos squad pose during the Football Federation Australia Hall of Fame induction ceremony
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The story behind the 1965 Socceroos

In 1965 Australia had its first tilt at the World Cup and faced a very different scenario. Of the four countries in the Asia-Oceania qualifying group South Korea withdrew and South Africa was banned.