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Socceroos defender Matthew Spiranovic will likely have to mark Dutch striker Robin van Persie.

Six key match-ups in Australia v Netherlands

Goal Australia looked through the probable starting line-ups to determine where the World Cup clash between the Socceroos and the Oranje will be won and lost.

Balotelli celebrates his goal against England in Italy's World Cup opener.

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Balotelli: Rivals 'must fear Italy'

Italy striker Mario Balotelli said Cesare Prandelli's men are a force to be reckoned with after a first-up FIFA World Cup win.

Torres works on his shooting during a Spanish training session.

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Spain better than 2010 team, says Torres

Fernando Torres believes the current Spain squad is better than the one that lifted the 2010 FIFA World Cup trophy in South Africa.

FFA CEO David Gallop watches the Socceroos in action during their friendly with Croatia.

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Gallop looking to future with Socceroos

FFA CEO David Gallop has hailed the Socceroos’ performance at the World Cup so far and has challenged the national team to shine at the 2015 Asian Cup and qualify for Russia 2018.

Alex Wilkinson addresses the media outside the Socceroos base in Vitoria.

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Communication key to shutting out Dutch duo

Socceroo central defender Alex Wilkinson has lamented the lack of communication that helped kill off the Aussies’ chances early on against Chile in Australia’s opening group loss at the FIFA World Cup in Cuiaba.