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New blood and attacking potential highlight exciting Caltex Socceroos squad for Kuwait clash

The Caltex Socceroos are entering exciting times following the announcement of Graham Arnold’s initial 25-man squad to face Kuwait. Arnold and Australia will assemble in the Middle East on Monday in preparation for a crucial pre-AFC Asian Cup hit-out against Kuwait on Tuesday,

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Ante Milicic finalises Young Socceroos squad for AFC U19 Championship in Indonesia

Young Socceroos Head Coach Ante Milicic today named a 23-player squad ahead of Australia’s participation in this month’s AFC U19 Championship in Indonesia. The Young Socceroos recently completed a training camp on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland and will travel to Singapore o

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Aussies Abroad: Ryan stars in Brighton's win over West Ham

Mathew Ryan starred between the sticks as Brighton and Hove Albion notched a crucial Premier League victory over West Ham United in the early hours of Saturday morning. The Caltex Socceroos goalkeeper made four saves in total to help Brighton claim a 1-0 win over the travellin

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'Surprised' Deng ready to make the most of Caltex Socceroos selection

Melbourne Victory defender Thomas Deng admits he was shocked by his call-up to Graham Arnold’s Caltex Socceroos squad. Deng was one of four uncapped players included in the 25-man squad on Friday for next week’s training camp in the UAE and an international friendly against Ku

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'It's part of my heritage': Boyle opens up on potential Caltex Socceroos opportunity

Martin Boyle says he’s “extremely honoured” to be selected for a Caltex Socceroos training camp next week and hopes to grab the opportunity to represent Australia with both hands. The 25-year-old winger – a teammate of Mark Milligan and Jamie Maclaren at Scottish side Hibernia

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Arnold's statement of intent ahead of Kuwait clash

Graham Arnold says the fresh faces in his Caltex Socceroos squad will add a new energy to his side and he’s urged them to make a statement in his first game in charge against Kuwait later this month. Arnold named a 25-player squad on Friday that included four uncapped youngste

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Aussies Abroad: Three in UEFA Europa League action

The return of the UEFA Europa League this morning brought with it the chance to mount qualification claims for our Aussies Abroad. And while there were no wins for our overseas Australians during this morning’s round of fixtures, the likes of Danny Vukovic, Apostolos Giannou a

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Bolters looking to make an impression in Caltex Socceroos camp

The first match of Graham Arnold’s Caltex Socceroos era is edging ever closer, and the excitement around the nation is palpable. Anticipation for Australia’s crucial pre-AFC Asian Cup friendly against Kuwait on Monday, 15 October only intensified today with the release of Arno

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Graham Arnold names Caltex Socceroos squad for Kuwait friendly

Caltex Socceroos Head Coach Graham Arnold today named an initial 25-player squad for next week’s training camp in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as well as his first international friendly match back in charge of Australia against Kuwait on Monday, 15 October 2018 (local time).

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When are your Caltex Socceroos in action this weekend?

Mathew Leckie could be set for his first start of the Bundesliga season after returning from injury last weekend, while there’s an all-Aussie battle in the English Championship. Meanwhile, Aaron Mooy and Mat Ryan are both hungry to get all three points in the Premier League to

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Joeys beaten in semi-finals at AFC U-16 Championships

Australia’s U17 National Team – the Joeys - have been beaten by Japan in the semi-finals of the 2018 AFC U-16 Championships at Malaysia’s National Stadium on Thursday night. Trevor Morgan’s side led 1-0 at half-time but were run down by the Samurai Blue youngsters after the br

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Progress Report: Danny Vukovic

Ahead of the AFC Asian Cup in January, we're delivering weekly scouting reports on our Caltex Socceroos abroad. This week the spotlight is on Danny Vukovic, a Hyundai A-League Grand Final winner making the most of a second chance in Europe. GALLERY: Mile Jedinak's outstandi

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Aussies Abroad: Caltex Socceroos take on world's best

Our Caltex Socceroos were up against some of the world’s best in the UEFA Champions League this morning. Milos Degenek was handed the unenviable task of stopping Paris Saint Germain’s three-pronged attack of Neymar, Edinson Cavani and Kylian Mbappe as Red Star travelled to the

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Joeys Primed For Semi-Final Against Japan

The 2018 AFC U-16 Championship semi-final between Japan and Australia at the National Stadium on Thursday will be a meeting between familiar foes. Stay updated on the match with live updates on the Caltex Socceroos Twitter account from 6:30pm AEST. The two have met before

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Morgan hails Australian spirit

Australia head coach Trevor Morgan has praised his players for their fighting spirit after the Joeys defeated Indonesia 3-2 at the National Stadium on Monday to secure a spot in the AFC U-16 Championship Malaysia 2018 semi-finals and a ticket to the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Pe