The Caltex Socceroos receives instructions from coach Ange Postecoglou at their training camp in Sunderland.
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Caltex Socceroos train in Sunderland: report

On a chilly afternoon at Sunderland’s Academy of Light training centre, the Caltex Socceroos kicked off preparations for their match with England on Friday night (Saturday morning Australian time).

Former Socceroos coach Jim Shoulder at the Socceroos training camp in Sunderland.
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Surprise visitor to the Caltex Socceroos' camp

Recognise this man? Jimmy Shoulder, the man who coached Ange Postecoglou in the '80s and managed Australia in the late '70s, was a surprise visitor to the Caltex Socceroos’ training session in Sunderland on Tuesday.

Chris Kalantzis in action during his playing days. Source: Dunbar Rovers.
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Kalantzis to receive Socceroo cap at Greek game

The Caltex Socceroos’ clashes with Greece in the upcoming Dodoni Series promises to be exciting affairs but will be extra special for ex-Australian star Chris Kalantzis.

Former Socceroo Jim Patikas (centre).
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Patikas excited by Caltex Socceroos' clash with Greece

When it was announced that the Caltex Socceroos would host Greece this June in the Dodoni Series, former Australian international and AEK star Jim Patikas immediately flashed back to his childhood.

Marcus Rashford is poised to make his debut for England against Australia.
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England rising star Rashford to face Caltex Socceroos

England manager Roy Hodgson is set to hand Manchester United young gun Marcus Rashford an international debut against the Caltex Socceroos as the teenager looks to make his pitch for inclusion in their Euro 2016 squad.

Former Socceroo Harry Kewell celebrates scoring against England at Upton Park in 2003.
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Kewell's nostalgia for night Socceroos stunned England

The highly anticipated friendly between the Caltex Socceroos and England has brought up some wonderful memories for ex-Australian star Harry Kewell.

Caltex Socceroos goalkeepers interacts with some young Valencia fans in Singapore.
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Ryan positive after roller-coaster La Liga season

Caltex Socceroo keeper Mat Ryan says his 21 appearances in his first season with Valencia in La Liga have matured him as a player and person.

England assistant coach Gary Neville and manager Roy Hodgson.
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Socceroo keeper backs England No.2 after Spanish exit

Caltex Socceroo keeper Mat Ryan threw his support behind England assistant coach Gary Neville saying his brief stint at Valencia should not define the former Manchester United player’s future coaching career.

Jamie Maclaren celebrates after scoring for the Olyroos at the 2016 AFC U-23 Championship.
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Macca eyes Roy of the Rovers return to England

New Caltex Socceroo Jamie Maclaren says scoring on his return to England against the Three Lions would be the ultimate story for the one-time Rovers player.

Harry Kewell darts away from David Beckham when the Socceroos last played England in 2003.
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Caltex Socceroos’ memories of beating England

Like many current Caltex Socceroos, Jamie Maclaren and Mat Ryan were football-mad juniors who got up in the middle of the night with their parents to watch the Aussie national team on TV.

1860 Munich defender Milos Degenek celebrates a win in Germany's Bundesliga II.
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Why new Caltex Socceroo Milos Degenek has no fear

New Caltex Socceroo defender Milos Degenek won’t have any fear if he has to mark England’s EPL hotshots Harry Kane and Wayne Rooney on Friday night.

Liverpool left-back Brad Smith celebrates scoring against Exeter City in the FA Cup.
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Brad Smith's Lismore to Liverpool story

Little Oakes Oval in Lismore is a far cry from Liverpool’s Anfield, but it’s where Caltex Socceroo Brad Smith’s junior coach first new he could be headed for something special after a stunning four-goal grand final display.

James Troisi celebrates after scoring against Germany.
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Flashback: Caltex Socceroos shine in Kaiserslautern

An understrength Socceroos went within 10 minutes of pulling off a huge upset against Germany at the Fritz-Walter-Stadion in 2015.

Socceroos players celebrate Mile Jedinak's second-half goal against Germany.
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Classic Caltex Socceroos matches

The Socceroos headed to Kaiserslautern just a couple of months after their historic AFC Asian Cup triumph to take on Germany in a friendly which pitted the Asia’s best against the reigning world champions.

England midfielder Jack Wilshere is subbed for Jordan Henderson against Turkey.
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Wilshere wants more minutes against Socceroos

England midfielder Jack Wilshere says he’s ready to play 90 minutes against the Caltex Socceroos to prove he deserves a spot in Roy Hodgson's Euro 2016 squad.