Robbie Kruse in action
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Day 16 Wrap: ‘It’s all tactical, we’re working on the starting XI’

Caltex Socceroos attacker Robbie Kruse has explained some of the behind the scenes training work he and teammates have been put through by coach Bert van Marwijk as the FIFA World Cup™ edges closer. With the Caltex Socceroos still in Turkey before travelling to Budapest to tak

Socceroos line up, Czech republic
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Revealed: Caltex Socceroos FIFA World Cup squad numbers

The 23 Caltex Socceroos players are confirmed, and now so too are their squad numbers. Bert van Marwijk’s men, who will take on France, Denmark and Peru in Group C at the 2018 FIFA World Cup™, have been handed an official jersey number for the tournament in Russia. With one

World Cup Trophy
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Confirmed: Every 2018 FIFA World Cup 23-man squad

It's under two weeks until the Caltex Socceroos kick off their 2018 FIFA World Cup™ campaign against France and already you can sense the big event is close. Fresh after Bert van Marwijk confirmed his official 23-man squad to take to Russia, the other 31 nations have followed

Trent Sainsbury
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'He was cocky and got ripped apart. He learnt a lot of lessons'

Renowned for a relaxed demeanour that once threatened his international career, Trent Sainsbury had the heat turned up on him at Central Coast Mariners. Graham Arnold made sure of that.

Tommy Oar
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9 days to go: Tommy Oar's FIFA World Cup Story

As part of our countdown to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, we profile every Australian player who's been to a World Cup. Today we continue the countdown with Tommy Oar, an Australian winger who played in all three group stage matches at the 2014 World Cup. READ: FIFA Wo

Jamie Maclaren
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‘I’d rather be here than on a sun lounge’: Maclaren revels in World Cup selection

Two weeks ago Jamie Maclaren was prepared to be a Caltex Socceroos fan for the 2018 FIFA World Cup and now he hopes to provide the goals to help the team make a statement in Russia. After initially being left out of Bert van Marwijk’s 26-man preliminary squad for the tournamen

Tom Rogic
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The red card that sealed Rogic's switch to Celtic

Tom Rogic's former mentor Graham Arnold has revealed how the Caltex Socceroos playmaker went from cut-price unknown to Celtic star following one fateful red card. Rogic, now 25, was snapped up by Arnold and made his name with Central Coast Mariners in the Hyundai A-League afte

Paolo Guerrero
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Opponent Watch: Guerrero's brace as Peru continue ominous form

Peru talisman Paolo Guerrero marked his return to the national side with a double as Australia’s Group C opponents eased past Saudi Arabia 3-0 in their second last friendly before the FIFA World Cup. After gaining clearance to appear at the tournament in Russia late last week

Nicklas Bendtner
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Confirmed: Denmark cut ex-Arsenal star from FIFA World Cup squad

Denmark have confirmed their final 23-man squad for the FIFA World Cup, with former Arsenal and Juventus striker Nicklas Bendtner missing the cut. Coach Age Hareide confirmed the four players who will not go with the team to Russia, having previously narrowed his list down fro

Jamie Maclaren and Bert van Marwijk
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'I think I need him': Van Marwijk explains Maclaren inclusion

Jamie Maclaren's swift adjustment from Dubai holidaymaker to the Caltex Socceroos' last-chance saloon convinced Bert van Marwijk to include him in a beefed-up attacking arsenal. The 24-year-old striker was on Sunday (AEST) named in Australia's final 23 for this month's FIFA Wo

Daniel Arzani
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What Bert Said: Caltex Socceroos boss on bolters, unheralded inclusions

Caltex Socceroos boss Bert van Marwijk hinted at Daniel Arzani's "something extra" as the reason for picking Australia's youngest ever FIFA World Cup squad member. Arzani, 19, could yet be the youngest player at the entire tournament after Van Marwijk named him in a final 23-m

ben
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10 days to go: Ben Halloran's FIFA World Cup story

Russia 2018 is fast approaching and as part of our countdown to the tournament, we are profiling every Australian player who's been to a FIFA World Cup. Today we re-live the experience of Ben Halloran who featured in all three of Australia's games at the 2014 World Cup. REA

Caltex Socceroos celebrate
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World reaction to 23-man squad: ‘He’s skilful, quick and could flourish’

Bert van Marwijk has confirmed his 23-man squad for the FIFA World Cup which has seen a host of players earn headlines around the world. Fresh off the 4-0 win over the Czech Republic on Friday night (AEST), van Marwijk finalised the players who will battle to take to the field

Denmark before their friendly against Sweden
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Opponent watch: Star misses out in Denmark’s draw

Denmark have played the first of their two pre-FIFA World Cup friendlies, with star playmaker Christian Eriksen missing out the 0-0 draw to Sweden. Meanwhile, Peru prepare for their next friendly match after Paolo Guerrero arrived in camp and France’s coach gives his assessmen

Mathew Ryan
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How Ryan proved Premier League giants wrong to reach the pinnacle

Graham Arnold admits that, like Premier League giants Tottenham, he had doubts about Mat Ryan. In fairness, neither could have expected the unfinished product they first viewed several years ago would be heading to a second successive FIFA World Cup by the age of 26. That r