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Socceroos dazzle but held to draw

The Socceroos will leave for Brazil this week after an entertaining 1-1 draw with South Africa on Monday night, though an injury to star right back Ivan Franjic took the gloss off the display.

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou and assistant Ante Milicic talk tactics ahead of clash with Belgium.

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Ange bristles at Belgian 'fear' questions

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou has rubbished suggestions he might be "terrified" of Belgium ahead of Friday morning's (AEST) friendly in Liege.

Ray Wilkins on the sideline with Fulham during last season's FA Cup.

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Ex England great to coach at Asian Cup in Oz

Former England, Chelsea and AC Milan midfielder Ray Wilkins will be heading to Australia for the Asian Cup after he was appointed coach of Jordan.

Socceroos captain Mile Jedinak on the training pitch in Belgium.

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Roos must forgo fear against red-hot Red Devils

Skipper Mile Jedinak has challenged his Socceroos to throw the “fear factor out the window” against heavyweights Belgium on Friday morning (AEST).

Socceroos defenders Jason Davidson and Brad Smith.

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Red tape set to delay Smith's Socceroo bow

Ange Postecoglou has confirmed new-boy Brad Smith may have to wait for his Socceroo debut as they await an international clearance for the Liverpool loanee.

Vincent Kompany leading Belgium at the FIFA World Cup.

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Kompany given the all clear

Vincent Kompany could play in Belgium's friendly against Australia after a scan revealed the defender's calf injury is not serious.

The Socceroos starting XI against Spain at the World Cup prior to kick off.

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Socceroos v Belgium preview

It will be another fresh-faced Socceroos outfit that faces the might of Belgium and their superstars in what promises to be a fascinating but difficult friendly for Ange Postecoglou’s troops on Friday morning (AEST).

Jackson Irvine in action for parent club Celtic.

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Socceroo's loan move to SPL strugglers

Eager for more first-team football, fringe Socceroos midfielder Jackson Irvine has taken up a season-long loan deal at Scottish Premier League strugglers Ross County.

Goalkeeper Mat Ryan on the Socceroos' training ground.

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Ange emphasises belief as Roos ready for Red Devils

Aussie keeper Mat Ryan says Socceroo coach Ange Postecoglou wants the team to have more belief in the system as the players continue adapting to the new era at national team level.

Robbie Kruse evades the Costa Rica defence in last year's friendly.

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Kruse injury scare for Socceroos

Robbie Kruse is in doubt for the Socceroos’ friendly with Belgium on Friday (AEST) after an injury scare at training in Liege overnight.

Tomi Juric was one of four Hyundai A-League players selected in the Socceroos squad.

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Super month has Tomi tip-top for Belgium clash

His toughest pre-season ever and a sensational August filled with eye-catching goals have Tomi Juric confident his is ready to make his mark as a Socceroo.

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Time for Roos to get results, says Davo

Having won back respect at the World Cup, Jason Davidson has declared it’s time for the Socceroos to start turning their exciting potential into results.

Socceroo Mathew Leckie in action for German club side Ingolstadt.

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Aussies abroad update

Socceroos stars Mathew Leckie, Tommy Oar and Mat Ryan continued to catch the eye over the weekend, but there may be an injury scare for Trent Sainsbury ahead of the Belgium friendly later this week.