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Leckie ruled out of Mexico clash

The Subway Socceroos can confirm that Mathew Leckie will be unavailable for selection in their upcoming clash with Mexico after sustaining an injury at training.The Melbourne City forward suffered a knock to his knee while participating in a session as part of the squad’s build u

Saudi Arabia's Nawaf Alabid celebrates scoring a penalty against Iraq in their World Cup qualifier.
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AFC's road to Russia standings after MD 2

It was a night for the away teams in Group B of the AFC's World Cup qualifiers overnight, with Japan, Saudi Arabia and the Caltex Socceroos all winners on the road.

Caltex Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou.
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Postecoglou's warning for Socceroos' opponents

A buoyant Ange Postecoglou says there will be no slowing down by the Caltex Socceroos on the road to Russia and challenged their group opponents to try and stop them.

Mark Milligan fights for the ball during Australia's 1-0 win over the UAE.
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Milligan hails his heroes after win in UAE

Caltex Socceroo stand-in skipper Mark Milligan said he was always confident that Australia’s game plan would reap their rewards in Abu Dhabi.

Tim Cahill celebrates with teammates after scoring against the UAE.
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Cahill: 'This result means so much'

Tim Cahill claimed teams throughout Asia fear his goal-scoring prowess after he helped clinch yet another victory for the Caltex Socceroos.

Japan got back on track with a 2-0 win over Thailand.
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Japan bounce back with win over Thailand in WCQ

Japan put their opening Group B loss behind them with a 2-0 World Cup qualifying victory over Thailand in Bangkok.

Spiranovic confident Socceroos can handle the heat
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Spiranovic confident Socceroos can handle the heat

Back in the Caltex Socceroos squad for the first time in almost a year, Matthew Spiranovic has stressed the importance of picking up points on the road in FIFA World Cup qualifying.

Caltex Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou talks to assistants Ante Milicic and Josep Gombau.
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Ange adamant Aussies will always attack

With the Asian Cup in their trophy cabinet, the Socceroos should aim to win every World Cup qualifier they play, according to coach Ange Postecoglou.

The starting XI when Australia played Iraq in Perth.
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Who'll start for the Caltex Socceroos?

We try to predict the starting XI Ange Postecoglou will select when the Caltex Socceroos meet the UAE in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday morning (KO 1.30am AEST).

Jason Davidson celebrates his maiden goal for the Caltex Socceroos against the UAE.
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FFA TV | UAE Flashback

In the lead-up to Wednesday morning’s FIFA World Cup qualifier, we look back at the build-up to the Caltex Socceroos previous clash against UAE in their AFC Asian Cup semi-final in 2015.

Who are the UAE players the Caltex Socceroos must be wary of in their FIFA World Cup qualifier in Abu Dhabi?
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Who are the UAE's key men?

The panenka-scoring striker, the bushy-haired baller that Xavi rates and the baseball cap-wearing mentor. Asian football expert @JohnnyDuerden spotlights five UAE names who could make life difficult for our Caltex Socceroos on Wednesday morning (KO 1.30am AEST).

Caltex Socceroos defender Trent Sainsbury.
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Sainsbury: 'Our game plan or the highway'

Trent Sainsbury says the Caltex Socceroos won't change the way they play in Wednesday morning’s (AEST) crucial FIFA World Cup qualifier in Abu Dhabi against UAE.

Socceroos flyer Mat Leckie challenges for the ball with UAE's Ismail Al Hammadi during the 2015 Asian Cup.
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Preview: UAE v Caltex Socceroos

Both are coming off a win. Both are ambitious and both will feel a spot in Russia is possible. UAE host Australia in a Group B blockbuster on Tuesday night (Wed 1.30am AEST) in Abu Dhabi.

Socceroos skipper Mile Jedinak fights for the ball with UAE superstar Omar Abdulrahman.
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FFA TV | Socceroos' opponent guide: UAE

Former Caltex Socceroos Mark Bresciano and Alex Brosque provide insight into the United Arab Emirates ahead of Wednesday's crucial World Cup qualifier in Abu Dhabi.

Mark Milligan celebrates a goal in World Cup qualifying against Tajikistan.
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Why Mark Milligan is vital to the Caltex Socceroos

Australia has superstars and rising stars. But in Mark Milligan, who's been a Caltex Socceroo for a decade, they have their most unique player, whose technique, versatility, fitness and reliability is nothing short of astonishing.