Mark Bresciano and Tim Cahill will be the Socceroos Vice-Captains in Brazil.
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Bresh back and fighting fit

Having gone from a four-month ban to being named vice-captain of the Socceroos, Mark Bresciano is grateful to Ange Postecoglou for keeping his World Cup hopes alive.

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou has named Mile Jedinak as Australia's captain for the FIFA World Cup.
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New Socceroo leadership vital for Brazil, says Ange

Socceroo coach Ange Postecoglou says he could see leadership qualities in Mile Jedinak from a young age and declared the midfielder the outstanding choice to lead Australia to the World Cup.

The Socceroos were put through a gruelling session on the Central Coast.
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Day 7 at the Socceroos’ boot camp for Brazil

The Socceroos completed one final torturous training session on the NSW Central Coast before shifting base to Sydney tonight (Wednesday).

Mile Jedinak will become the fourth player to lead Australia in a FIFA World Cup.
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Jedinak to lead by example

Mile Jedinak says being named Socceroos skipper for the FIFA World Cup is the biggest honour he has received and, despite the size of the challenge ahead, insisted it will be business as usual under his leadership.

Mile Jedinak has been named Socceroos captain and will lead Australia in Brazil.
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Jedinak to skipper Socceroos at World Cup

Mile Jedinak will become the fourth Australian football player to lead the Socceroos to the FIFA World Cup Finals after being named as captain by head coach Ange Postecoglou today.

The South African side that took on Spain in an international late last year.
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Bafana Bafana coach upbeat

With South Africa set to jet off tomorrow bound for Australia, Bafana Bafana coach Gordon Igesund remains confident his squad to play the Socceroos will do the nation proud as he prepares for an Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign.

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Chilean midfielder Matias Fernandez requires ankle surgery and will not compete in Brazil.
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Chile injury blow ahead of Socceroo opener

In a blow to the Socceroos’ group opponents Chile, midfielder Matias Fernandez will miss the World Cup due to injury.

Goalkeeper Mat Ryan is widely tipped to be our No.1 for Brazil.
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Goalie guru: ‘Ryan yet to reach his peak’

Despite being newly crowned Belgian keeper of the year, fans have yet to see the very best from Socceroos’ rising star Mat Ryan.

Former Socceroos legend Brett Emerton was a part of Australia's last two World Cup campaigns.
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Unknown Socceroos a ‘massive advantage’ says Emmo

Being rank underdogs at the World Cup will be a huge plus for the Socceroos, says retired national team great Brett Emerton.

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou is planning on having one of the fittest squads at the World Cup.
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Day 5 at the Socceroos’ boot camp for Brazil

It was a change of pace and a well-earned rest for the majority of the Socceroos on Monday as they swapped their boots and the training ground for boardies and the beach.

Midfielder James Holland talks to media at the Socceroos Fan Day on Sunday.
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Socceroos in global first on Facebook

Socceroos stars Adam Taggart, Jason Davidson and James Holland will take part in a global live streamed Facebook event from Australia today (Tues) from 5pm AEST where they’ll be guests of SBS TV’s David Zdrilic.

H.G. Nelson is urging all Australians to get along to the Asian Cup this January.
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HG Nelson fronts AFC Asian Cup TV ad campaign

H.G.Nelson has been revealed as the face of the AFC Asian Cup Australia 2015 TV advertising campaign as venue packs for the tournament go on sale.

Jets youngsters Adam Taggart and Josh Brillante are desperate to make Australia's World Cup squad.
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The pest and the bush kid

One has had the season of his life and his aim is to score goals by “pestering” defenders, while the other is the ultra-dependable country kid who can be the team's Mr Fix-it.

Spiranovic is looking to lead the inexperienced Socceroos backline in Brazil.
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‘Veteran’ Spira a leader at 25

He considers himself a 'young veteran' and Matthew Spiranovic says he's ready to be the Socceroos defensive leader as part of a green-horn back four in Brazil.