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Competition for places at its highest against Korea Republic says Arnold

Creating depth is the name of the game for the Caltex Socceroos and facing an almost full-strength Korea Republic is just the trial head coach Graham Arnold had in mind. A much-changed Caltex Socceroos roster goes up against the Taegeuk Warriors on Friday 7 June in Busan, with

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Behich glowing about life-changing month

Aziz Behich is drawing a line underneath a season to forget in the best way possible — with a month that will live long in his memory. After six seasons at Turkish club Bursaspor, the Caltex Socceroos left-back moved to the Netherlands with high hopes in August 2018, linking u

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Fully fit Williams ready to grasp fresh Caltex Socceroos chance

Classy centre-back Rhys Williams is confident his injury problems are behind him as he vies for a first Caltex Socceroos appearance in six years. Several frustrating lay-offs interrupted the former Middlesbrough man's lengthy stay in Europe but two seasons in the Hyundai A-Lea

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‘He’s been at the top level for a long time’: Newcomer Thomas ready to learn from the best

Lawrence Thomas is confident that he will emerge from his first Caltex Socceroos experience as an even better goalkeeper. The Melbourne Victory gloveman was one of the first to arrive at the team's training camp in Busan, Korea, on Tuesday, and is looking forward to getting st

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Premier League experience 'remains surreal' for Mat Ryan

Life at the summit of English football remains a surreal experience for Caltex Socceroos goalkeeper Mathew Ryan. In nine years as a professional, Ryan has risen from Central Coast Mariners rookie to English Premier League (EPL) custodian with Brighton & Hove Albion, and intern

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Return of the Jedi: Villa and Jedinak secure Premier League promotion

Mile Jedinak’s Aston Villa will be playing Premier League football again after beating Derby County 2-1 in Tuesday morning’s English Championship Play-off Final (AEST). The former Caltex Socceroos skipper – who had netted a crucial penalty in Villa’s semi-final shootout triump

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Family ties: Williams brothers join select group of Caltex Socceroos siblings

Next month’s friendly against Korea Republic is not only the Caltex Socceroos’ first outing since the 2019 AFC Asian Cup but looms as an extra special occasion for the Williams family. The selection of Ryan Williams – one of six potential debutants in Graham Arnold’s squad – s

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Aussies Abroad: Europa League heartbreak for Amini

Mustafa Amini’s AGF were seconds away from a UEFA Europa League Playoff final, but missed out after conceding an injury-time goal from Marvin Egho in a 1-1 draw with Danish Superliga rivals Randers on Monday morning (AEST). Amini’s team had taken an away goal from their 2-1 lo

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Duke replaces Ikonomidis in Caltex Socceroos squad to face Korea Republic

Perth Glory’s Chris Ikonomidis will miss the upcoming friendly international with Korea Republic after scans revealed damage to his shoulder would require surgery. Caltex Socceroos Head Coach Graham Arnold said it was unfortunate, but after consultation with the club and the p

Mile Jedinak wins a header against Sheffield United

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Jedinak’s presence huge boost for Villa ahead of lucrative playoff final

If Aston Villa have one thing in their favour in Tuesday morning’s (12am AEST) Championship playoff final against Derby County, it’s the presence of Mile Jedinak. The former Caltex Socceroos skipper is back at Wembley in the widely touted as the ‘richest game in world football

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Aussies Abroad: Rogic’s Celtic make history after Scottish Cup final triumph

Tom Rogic’s Celtic has defeated Hearts in the Scottish Cup Final overnight to complete a remarkable ‘Treble’ and confirm themselves as the undisputed kings of Scottish football. The Bhoys were made to work hard for the win at Hampden Park though, falling behind early in the se

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Caltex Socceroos defender Behich heading back to Turkey

Caltex Socceroos defender Aziz Behich has made a move back to Turkey, joining İstanbul Başakşehir FK on a three-year deal. After being unable to break into Mark van Bommel’s PSV side in the Eredivisie, the 28-year-old left-back has decided to join the Istanbul-based outfit whi

Mustafa Amini - pic courtesy of AGF website

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When are your Caltex Socceroos in action this weekend?

Europa League qualification and important clashes for a couple of recalled faces to the Caltex Socceroos squad are on the agenda for your Aussies Abroad this weekend. Read on for a full rundown of what's ahead for our overseas Aussie stars (all times are AEST). Amini’s

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The 11 Hyundai A-League players in the Caltex Socceroos squad

Sydney FC’s Grand Final hero, a 1.98 metre defender from Stoke City and a revitalised Bundesliga attacker are among six uncapped players to be included in Graham Arnold’s latest Caltex Socceroos squad. Three of those players – Sydney FC pair Andrew Redmayne and Brandon O'Neil

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Arnold: 'This is an opportunity to create some depth'

Caltex Socceroos boss Graham Arnold fronted the media on Thursday afternoon to announce his squad to take on Korea Republic in next month's international friendly. Here's what Arnold said on creating opportunities for depth, resting his 'core group' of experienced players, and