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Verbeek's happy headache

Qantas Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek believes he has at least 35 players who could travel in the final squad of 23 to next year's World Cup in South Africa and says he has some very tough decisions to make.

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Schwarzer at ease with blemish

Australian goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer says he is relieved rather than disappointed that his incredible run of clean sheets for the Qantas Socceroos has finally come to an end.

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Competition for places will be fierce says Cahill

Two-goal hero Tim Cahill believes the competition in the Qantas Socceroos camp is fierce and nobody could take their spot in the 2010 World Cup squad for granted.

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Grella: Spirit of Socceroos saved us

Australia's midfield hardman Vince Grella says the come-from-behind win over arch-rivals Japan at the MCG on Wednesday night sums up the spirit of the Socceroos.

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MCG to host farewell before next years World Cup

Australia will play its farewell match prior to departing for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa at the MCG in Melbourne.

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Pim loves his Tim

Pim Verbeek has lavished praise on star midfielder Tim Cahill after his two-goal effort guided Australia to a 2-1 World Cup qualification win over Japan at the MCG, with the Qantas Socceroos coach saying he was a fantastic example to the every Australian footballer.

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Super Tim at the double

A double from Tim Cahill has secured Australia top spot in its Group A qualification group as the Qantas Socceroos defeated Japan 2-1 in an entertaining clash between the two Asian powerhouses at the MCG.

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Australia v Japan - Live Match Update

Don't miss all the action of Australia's match with Japan with our Live Match Update of right here from 8.00pm.

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Verbeek backs his defence

The Qantas Socceroos may be set to field one of most inexperienced defensive line-ups of this World Cup campaign but Pim Verbeek has every faith his new-look back four can do the job against Japan on Wednesday night at the MCG.

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Pim won't risk yellow card lockout

Qantas Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek has confirmed that he won’t start any of the players carrying a yellow card into Wednesday night's World Cup qualifier against Japan, saying he wanted to have his full squad available when the World Cup kicks off in South Africa next year.

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Kennedy off to Japan?

Qantas Socceroos striker Josh Kennedy has expressed his admiration for the J-League and has confirmed that his management is in discussions with Nagoya Grampus on a transfer.

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Dynamic duo a chance

Melbourne football fans could be treated to a striking double act from Josh Kennedy and Scott McDonald, with the two Victorians a chance to team-up up-front when Australia plays Japan at the MCG on Wednesday.

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Kewell and Coyne ruled out

Qantas Socceroos Head Coach, Pim Verbeek, announced today that Harry Kewell and Chris Coyne will not be available for the Australian squad for the upcoming 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Asian Qualifier Round 4 matches against Japan in Melbourne.

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Neill happy with style

Qantas Socceroos skipper Lucas Neill has no issues with the style of football Australia has played in qualifying for the World Cup, saying that the ultimate aim of qualification for next year's tournament in South Africa had been achieved.