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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

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Brillante upbeat over Caltex Socceroos' midfield battle

Recalled midfielder Josh Brillante admits it won't be easy to achieve redemption for his late exclusion from the Caltex Socceroos' last FIFA World Cup squad. Brillante was a member of Australia's extended roster for Brazil 2014 but was unable to force his way into the final 23

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Socceroos Spotlight: Luongo, Behich take staggering stats into Norway friendly

Bert van Marwijk will be blessed with the arrival of several in-form stars as his squad assembles in Oslo for the first of two friendlies. AFC Asian Cup winners Massimo Luongo and Aziz Behich are among those at the peak of their powers for the new Caltex Socceroos' coach's fir

Josh Risdon was excellent for the Caltex Socceroos in the first leg.

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Risdon driven by World Cup ambition amid 'competitive' Caltex Socceroos camp

Caltex Socceroos right-back Josh Risdon is braced for an intense training standard as he seeks to realise his boyhood dream of FIFA World Cup selection. Risdon is in contention to add to his five international caps when Australia take on Norway in Oslo on Saturday morning (AED

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Fit and firing Behich sets sights on twin Caltex Socceroos wins

Caltex Socceroos full-back Aziz Behich is taking career-best form into what he hopes will be back-to-back wins at the beginning of Bert van Marwijk's tenure. Australia's 26-man squad have assembled in Oslo ahead of Van Marwijk's first match in charge against Norway on Saturday

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Norway v Caltex Socceroos: 4 key match ups

Bert van Marwijk’s first match in charge as Caltex Socceroos boss sees his side take on tricky European outfit Norway at the Ullevaal Stadion on Saturday, March 24 (AEDT). With a chance for his players to stake a claim for a spot on the plane to Russia in June, it’s an importa

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Ultimate Guide: Caltex Socceroos vs Norway and Colombia

Caltex Socceroos coach Bert van Marwijk has assembled a 26-man squad for this month's twin friendlies that will help determine his FIFA World Cup roster. The players on show against Norway and Colombia have the chance to show the new boss what they can do as they push to squee