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Overseas stars start arriving in Melbourne

The first of Pim Verbeek’s overseas stars have arrived in Melbourne ahead of Wednesday’s World Cup qualifier against Qatar at the Telstra Dome.

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Verbeek rules out Carle, Kewell and Beauchamp

Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek has exercised the first option on his 39 man squad by deciding not to call up European-based players Nick Carle, Harry Kewell and Michael Beauchamp to the Australian squad ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifier.

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Strike pair on target in good sign for Socceroos

Australia’s potential strike-pairing of Scott McDonald and Josh Kennedy for the opening FIFA 2010 World Cup qualifying match against Qatar, will come home in goalscoring form, after both found the back of the net for their clubs overnight.