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McGowan to replace injured Wright in Caltex Socceroos squad

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Football Federation Australia (FFA) can advise that defender Bailey Wright has been ruled out of Tuesday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers – Asian Play-off match against Syria in Sydney due to injury.

The Bristol City FC player will return to England on Sunday.

Wright has been replaced in Ange Postecoglou’s 23-player Caltex Socceroos squad by Ryan McGowan.

McGowan plays for Al-Sharjah SCC in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Pro League.

Bailey Wright.
Bailey Wright is out injured for the second leg against Syria.

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