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Schwarzer to play against Italy

Qantas Socceroo coach Guus Hiddink went against the normal today, by naming Mark Schwarzer as a definite starter against Italy in Monday’s Round of 16 game in Kaiserslautern. There is also doubts about the fitness of Harry Kewell for this game.

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Aussies not worried about penalty shootout

The dreaded penalty shootout has been known to make and break players, just ask Mark Schwarzer and John Aloisi, who will forever be remembered for their part in the shootout that got Australia through to the 2006 World Cup™ finals at the expense of Uruguay.

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Stamina and fitness will be a key

Australia’s players believe that stamina and fitness levels will play a crucial role in the knockout stages of the competition and that the hard work early in their preparation could be crucial.