Tommy Oar on the ball during the Socceroos' 60-minute session.
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Socceroos ramp up preparations in Canberra

The Socceroos turned up the heat at training on Tuesday with preparations for Thursday's clash with Kyrgyzstan in full swing.

Jason Davidson is in some doubt for the Socceroos' clash with Kyrgyzstan.
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Socceroos training report: injury concern for defender

The Socceroos stepped up preparations on Tuesday watched on by hundreds of fans in Canberra, but there could be a fitness concern around defender Jason Davidson.

Josh Risdon at Socceroos training on Monday.
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Risdon ready for Socceroo opportunity

Josh Risdon is hoping to be a long-term solution for the Socceroos at right back after being called up for his first national camp in Canberra.

Mat Leckie shows his strength on the ball against Tajikistan.
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Leckie delayed leaving Europe with illness

Mathew Leckie’s departure from Europe is on hold with the Socceroos striker suffering an illness that has made him unable to fly.

Massimo Luongo stretches at Socceroos training on Monday.
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Why pressure is good for the Socceroos: Luongo

Massimo Luongo believes pressure will bring out the best in the Socceroos against Kyrgyzstan on Thursday night after conceding the Aussies may have been in a comfort zone against Jordan last month.

Mat Ryan came up against Spain's legendary goalkeeper Iker Casillas following his move to Valencia.
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La Liga's Socceroo keeper staying positive

Socceroo keeper Mat Ryan says his chances of playing in Thursday’s vital World Cup qualifier against Kyrgyzstan are unclear but he's remaining positive about returning to regular football with Valencia and Australia.

Kyrgyzstan's starting XI for their home clash against the Socceroos in June.
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Want to know Kyrgyzstan's starting XI?

Of course, only coach Aleksandr Krestinin knows who'll face our Socceroos and in what formation, but Asian football expert John Duerden has had a go at predicting who'll walk out in Canberra on Thursday night.

Socceroo Tom Rogic arrives in Canberra on Tuesday.
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Rogic arrives in Canberra today!

Celebrate Canberra boy Tom Rogic's homecoming today with this look at his career in the Hyundai A-League, SPL and with the Socceroos.

Ange Postecoglou puts the squad through their paces on Monday.
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Socceroos training in Canberra: session report

Skipper Mile Jedinak, Tim Cahill and Massimo Luongo were three of the stars that took part in full training in the Socceroos’ first session in Canberra on Monday.

Socceroos midfielder Aaron Mooy celebrates scoring against Bangladesh.
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Cahill urges consistency for next-gen Socceroos

Tim Cahill is impressed with the crop of young talent in Australian football but has challenged them to be more consistent for the Socceroos.

John Aloisi converts the Socceroos' decisive penalty against Uruguay on November 16 2005.
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That night ten years ago...

Adam Peacock has written an absolutely cracking book focusing on the inside stories surrounding 'that night' ten years ago next week (November 16) when the Socceroos banished 32 years of hurt against Uruguay. Here he tells a little about the book 'That Night' ...

Socceroos Tom Rogic and Tim Cahill.
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Cahill hails Rogic's rise as 'a great story'

Socceroo superstar Tim Cahill says he admires what Canberra boy Tom Rogic is achieving in his burgeoning career but urges fans and the media to 'give him space'.

Socceroos midfielder Matt McKay has a shot on goal against Tajikistan.
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Socceroos relishing their return to Canberra

Matt McKay says Thursday’s FIFA World Cup qualifier against Kyrgyzstan in Canberra feels like “coming home” for a lot of the Socceroos squad.

Socceroos striker Tim Cahill speaks at Parliament House on Monday.
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Socceroos' loss to Jordan a 'wake-up call': Cahill

Tim Cahill says the Socceroos loss to Jordan last month has galvanised the squad and was the wake-up call needed ahead of two crucial FIFA World Cup qualifiers over the next week.

Matt Spiranovic on the ball during a Socceroos training session.
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Spiranovic ruled out of Socceroos World Cup Qualifiers

Socceroos defender Matthew Spiranovic has been ruled of the Socceroos 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Kyrgyzstan and Bangladesh with a calf injury.