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Van Bommel's 'team' theme as Australia prepare to face Norway

New assistant coach Mark van Bommel has taken the focus off individual players ahead of Australia’s clash with Norway in Oslo tomorrow morning (AEST).

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Australia's inspirational skipper declares he's fit and ready for huge 2018

The Caltex Socceroos will have a fully fit skipper when they embark on their first match in the Bert van Marwijk era. Mile Jedinak sat alongside his new national coach at the pre-game media conference ahead of Saturday morning's clash with Norway in chilly Oslo. Australia’s

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Milicic upbeat as Aussies aim to surprise world’s best in Russia

EXCLUSIVE Caltex Socceroos assistant coach Ante Milicic believes the extended training camp prior to World Cup 2018 will be pivotal in supercharging Australia’s chances in Russia. Bert van Marwijk’s Australians will be in camp in Turkey from May 19 to June 7.  They'll also

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Van Marwijk impressed by Caltex Socceroos ahead of Norway clash

Bert van Marwijk has declared himself impressed after his first training camp with the Caltex Socceroos coach. The Dutch mentor has spoken for the first time since bringing together his inaugural squad as Australia coach.  “My first impression is very positive,” van Marwijk

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5 key facts ahead of Caltex Socceroos v Norway

The Caltex Socceroos begin life under Bert van Marwijk in the early hours of Saturday morning (AEDT) when they take on Norway in Oslo in a crucial pre-2018 FIFA World Cup friendly. While Australia hasn’t fared well in friendly matches in recent years, they have never lost to N

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Preview: Norway v Caltex Socceroos

Australia’s first game of 2018 takes place in chilly Oslo as Bert van Marwijk’s reign in charge of the Caltex Socceroos begins on Saturday morning (4am AEDT on Fox Sports 503) against the Norwegians.

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Caltex Socceroos lock in pre-FIFA World Cup plans

The Caltex Socceroos will prepare for their 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ Group C matches against France, Denmark, and Peru with an intensive pre-camp in Turkey, as well as two international friendlies against challenging European opponents. Football Federation Australia (FFA) t

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Caltex Socceroos' contrasting record against Hungary and the Czech Republic

The Caltex Socceroos are set to fine-tune their FIFA World Cup preparation with a pair of friendlies against the Czech Republic and Hungary in June.  In addition to the major pre-tournament plotlines, there will be plenty of historic intrigue against two countries the national

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Who are the Czech Republic and Hungary's star players?

The Caltex Socceroos have confirmed fixtures against the Czech Republic and Hungary in June ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.  We take a closer look at the star players for each of these nations. Caltex Socceroos lock in pre-FIFA World Cup plans History against

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Caltex Socceroos clocking up the air miles

The 26-man Caltex Socceroos squad has assembled in Oslo ahead of their first match under Bert van Marwijk on Saturday morning (AEST). With our top players plying their trade in all corners of the globe, many of them have clocked up some serious air-miles to link up with the na

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Troisi eyeing shot at second World Cup

He's been to one World Cup and James Troisi is fully committed to experiencing another. The Melbourne Victory attacker was part of the Caltex Socceroos squad for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, coming off the bench against Spain and Chile. And Troisi says the current campaign

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Nabbout's 'dream' debut draws closer

Andrew Nabbout is on the verge of fulfilling a football dream he's held his whole life. The pacy front-man's sensational season with the Newcastle Jets has resulted in not only a Caltex Socceroos call-up, but also a move to Japanese giants Urawa Red Diamonds. It's been a re

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Leckie pleased with 'modern' Van Marwijk's Caltex Socceroos plans

Key winger Mathew Leckie has embraced the encouraging early evidence of new coach Bert van Marwijk's plans for the Caltex Socceroos. In his first camp in charge, Van Marwijk has laid the foundations for the upcoming FIFA World Cup campaign by urging the use of quick, crisp pas

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Rukavytsya ready to relive 'unbelievable' World Cup experience

Caltex Socceroos striker Nikita Rukavytsya is hoping history repeats itself as he zeroes in on an unexpected FIFA World Cup berth. The 30-year-old flyer was a surprise recall for last year's do-or-die play-offs against Syria and Honduras having spent the previous four years in

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Opponent Watch: Celtic starlet set to lock horns with Rogic

Tom Rogic's superb form could hit a grinding halt in Oslo if a Celtic team-mate has his way in the international friendly between the Caltex Socceroos and Norway. Elsewhere, Colombia are set to have some additional motivation for next week's match in London while a FIFA World