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Gallery: Caltex Socceroos Day 10 training wrap

The Caltex Socceroos continued preparations for their pre-FIFA World Cup friendly against Czech Republic with another strong session in Antalya, Turkey on Tuesday (local time). Mile Jedinak sat out after linking up with the squad the previous night, although Aaron Mooy was abl

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Opponent watch: Peru showing strong form

Peru looks in ominous form heading towards the FIFA World Cup, beating Scotland 2-0 in a friendly in Lima on Wednesday. Ricardo Gareca’s side dominated from the outset, pushing the undermanned Scots – who had four debutants - back with their offensive game-plan. DAY 10 WRAP

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Revealed: Socceroos' FIFA 18 World Cup player ratings

With the countdown on to the 2018 FIFA World Cup, EA Sports have released special FIFA 18 player cards, which include 21 Caltex Socceroos. The cards for goalkeeper Mat Ryan and midfielders Aaron Mooy and Tom Rogic were released last week as part of the top 30 players from the

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Nabbout eyes goals for attack-minded Caltex Socceroos

Goals win matches and Andrew Nabbout believes the attack-minded Caltex Socceroos can score plenty of them with a host of different options at Bert van Marwijk’s disposal. Nabbout, who has enjoyed the best seasons of his career at club level, is one of a number of attacking pla

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Ultimate Guide: Caltex Socceroos v Czech Republic and Hungary

The Caltex Socceroos will start to ramp up their preparations for the 2018 FIFA World Cup with a couple of warm-up matches before heading to Russia. It all starts on Friday night (AEST) with a clash against the Czech Republic in Austria, followed by a meeting with Hungary in t

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FIFA World Cup Ultimate Guide: Who is Caltex Socceroos boss Bert van Marwijk?

He’s the man charged with masterminding the Caltex Socceroos’ hopes at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Lambertus “Bert” van Marwijk is the experienced Dutchman who has been coaching at the top level in both club and international football for more than two decades. OPPON

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Day 10 Wrap: Juric's unique training in build up to Czech clash

It was back to double sessions for the Caltex Socceroos in Antlaya, Turkey on Tuesday (local time), with captain Mile Jedinak watching on having arrived in camp the previous night. Midfielder Aaron Mooy trained despite having a wisdom tooth taken out the day before, while a co

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15 days to go: Jason Davidson's FIFA World Cup story

As part of our countdown to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, we profile every Australian player who's been to a World Cup. Today we continue the countdown with Jason Davidson, one of Australia's defenders at the 2014 World Cup. READ: FIFA World Cup: Countdown for the Calt

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Opponent watch: France flex their muscles

France continued their build-up to a mouth-watering FIFA World Cup opener against the Caltex Socceroos, seeing off the Republic of Ireland 2-0 in Paris on Tuesday morning. Didier Deschamps fielded an experimental side in 4-3-2-1 formation, with Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud p

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Three-year drought Caltex Socceroo is desperate to end

924 days and counting. That's how long it's been since James Meredith last wore the Caltex Socceroos jersey. Now the Millwall left-back is closing in on not only a return to the national side, but a place in Australia's 23-man World Cup squad as well. “I love being among

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Gallery: Caltex Socceroos Day 9 training wrap

The Caltex Socceroos were back out on the park on Monday (local time) after a well-earned day off and were put through their paces during the one training session. Tom Rogic and Jamie Maclaren arrived in Antalya, Turkey and joined in with the group as Bert van Marwijk and his

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Day 9 Wrap: Juric training update as final players arrive

The Caltex Socceroos got back out on the training park in Antalya, Turkey with two new players joining in Bert van Marwijk’s lone session of the day. With players also engaging in a media session – with headshots taken ahead of the FIFA World Cup, there was also positive news

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16 days to go: Ivan Franjic's FIFA World Cup story

Russia 2018 is fast approaching and as part of our countdown to the tournament, we are profiling every Australian player who's been to a FIFA World Cup. Today we re-live the experience of Ivan Franjic, a member of the Brazil 2014 squad and later an AFC Asian Cup winner. REA

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Jamie Maclaren joins Caltex Socceroos in Turkey

Football Federation Australia (FFA) can confirm that attacker Jamie Maclaren has joined the Caltex Socceroos’ pre-2018 FIFA World Cup™ training camp in Antalya, Turkey. Maclaren – who was selected in van Marwijk’s 32-player preliminary squad ahead of the tournament – joined th

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Opponent Watch: France draw Aussie, Ireland style comparison

France’s coach has drawn comparisons between Australia and Ireland as his team prepare for their first pre-FIFA World Cup friendly match. Plus, as Peru prepare to play Scotland, one of their stars explains his Danish connection and excitement ahead of Group C. READ: Denmark