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Kruse in action in Australia's friendly loss to Qatar.

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I’m back! Kruse declares he’s ready to fire

Socceroos winger Robbie Kruse has declared he’s feeling as good as he did before he suffered his cruel knee injury as he looks forward to taking on Japan in next week's high-profile friendly in Osaka.

Tim Cahill Netherlands v Australia FIFA World Cup 2014

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Cahill wondergoal nominated for Puskas Award

The highlight of Australia's campaign in Brazil could yet be recognised with an official accolade, although it's up against some stiff competition

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Cahill wondergoal nominated for Puskas Award

The highlight of Australia's campaign in Brazil could yet be recognised with an official accolade, although it's up against some stiff competition

Cahill scores a stunning volley against the Netherlands in Porto Alegre.

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Cahill nominated by FIFA for goal of the year

Socceroo star Tim Cahill's extraordinary volley at the 2014 FIFA World Cup has been nominated by FIFA as one of the ten goals fans can vote on in the Puskas Award for best goal of the year.

Socceroos Ben Halloran and Mathew Leckie compete for the ball in Germany's Second Bundesliga.

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Video: Leckie looking to step up

Speaking exclusively to FFA TV Mathew Leckie describes his club's flying start to their domestic season, where the Socceroos need to improve to get a result against Japan and the prospect of facing Germany next year.

Germany's Mario Gotze fights for the ball with Socceroos Captain Mile Jedinak in a friendly in 2011.

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We'll play the Socceroos: Bierhoff

The Socceroos will tackle world champions Germany in a friendly on March 25, according to Oliver Bierhoff.

Topor-Stanley during a Socceroos training session in Japan.

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We can do an Asian double: Topor-Stanley

Nikolai Topor-Stanley believes Western Sydney Wanderers FC’s incredible ACL triumph should give the Socceroos the belief they can lift the Asian Cup on home soil in January.

Mark Milligan has been ruled out of Australia's squad to face Japan.

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Milligan ruled out of Socceroo squad for Japan clash

Melbourne Victory midfielder Mark Milligan has been ruled out of the Socceroo squad for the clash with Japan after failing to recover from a knee injury he suffered in last weekend’s Hyundai A-League clash with the Newcastle Jets.

Japan pose for a team photo prior to their World Cup group match against Ivory Coast.

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Japan's 'Golden Generation' return for Aussie clash

When Australia takes the field against Japan next Tuesday, there are going to be some familiar faces on the opposite side of the pitch.

Nutmeg the Wombat with former Socceroo Brett Emerton.

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Nutmeg the Wombat named AFC Asian Cup Mascot

A wombat called Nutmeg whose two great loves are football and welcoming overseas visitors has been unveiled as the official mascot for AFC Asian Cup Australia 2015.

Former Kuwait and Iraq coach Jorvan Vieira.

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Kuwait lie in wait for Socceroos

In Kuwait, they still reminisce about the night their national team stunned the Socceroos on Aussie soil in a 2009 Asian Cup qualifier.

Terry Antonis has been ruled out of the Socceroos' clash with Japan.

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Antonis ruled out of Socceroo squad for Japan clash

Sydney FC midfielder Terry Antonis has been ruled out of the Socceroo squad for the clash with Japan in Osaka on 18 November.

Bailey Wright in action for Preston North End.

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Wright return 'weeks away'

Socceroos defender Bailey Wright should return to action for Preston North End later this month after undergoing minor groin surgery.

Alex Wilkinson in action for the Socceroos at the FIFA World Cup in June.

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Aussies abroad update

Alex Wilkinson played the full 90 minutes and helped Jeonbuk Motors keep a clean sheet as they wrapped up the K-League title with three matches to spare, beating Jeju United 3-0 away from home.