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In pictures: Mile Jedinak's incredible Caltex Socceroos career

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The curtain has come down on Mile Jedinak’s Caltex Socceroos career after the tough-tackling midfielder confirmed his international retirement on Monday.

Jedinak enjoyed a glittering career in the Green and Gold, appearing at three FIFA World Cups – two as captain – and guiding the Caltex Socceroos to the AFC Asian Cup title in 2015.

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And he made a habit of scoring some crucial goals for the national team, including his stunning hat-trick against Honduras to book Australia’s spot in Russia.

His leadership qualities and inspirational performances will go down in Caltex Socceroos folklore.

We chart Jedinak’s international career in pictures...

Mile Jedinak made his Caltex Socceroos debut against Singapore in a friendly in 2008.
He was included in Australia's squad for the 2010 World Cup, playing the opening match against Germany.
Jedinak's first international goal came against Korea Republic at the 2011 AFC Asian Cup.
Tussling with Japan's Keisuke Honda in the 2011 AFC Asian Cup final.
After becoming a mainstay of the national team, Jedinak was named skipper for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
Putting in the hard yards on the training pitch ahead of the tournament.
It was his penalty that put the Caltex Socceroos in front against the Netherlands in Porto Alegre.
Just seven months later Jedinak lead the Caltex Socceroos to the 2015 AFC Asian Cup title on home soil.
Jedinak's superb free-kick saw Australia draw 2-2 with then-World Champions Germany in early 2015.
In qualifying for the 2018 World Cup, Jedinak scored a crucial goal against Japan in Melbourne.
But the best was yet to come, scoring a hat-trick against Honduras in Sydney to book Australia's ticket to Russia.
Jedinak celebrating with family after the 3-0 win at ANZ Stadium last November.
Jedinak leading the Caltex Socceroos onto the pitch for their opening match against France.
Caltex Socceroos teammates get around Jedinak after his penalty against France.
Jedinak found the net again in the following game, a 1-1 draw against Denmark.
Jedinak's final appearance in the Green and Gold came against Peru in Australia's last group game in Russia.
Mile Jedinak made his Caltex Socceroos debut against Singapore in a friendly in 2008.

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