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Schwarzer ready for Thailand test

BANGKOK: Socceroos goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer is bracing himself for a torrid test from Asian Cup co-hosts Thailand at the Rajamangala National Stadium tomorrow, as Australia prepares to roll the dice for the last time in their bid for progression to the knock-out stages.

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Wilkshire primed for telling display

BANGKOK: One of the less profiled members of the Socceroos’ Asian Cup charge is midfielder turned defender Luke Wilkshire, whose contribution at left back and, in particular, from set pieces, could very well decide Australia’s fate against Thailand on Monday.

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Kewell has sights set on quarters

Australian attacking lynchpin Harry Kewell has underlined the Socceroos’ determination to succeed at their first ever Asian Cup, despite unconvincing first-up displays against Oman and Iraq.