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'We'll go on a run in Russia, I can feel it in my bones'

Injury denied him the chance to play at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, and Caltex Socceroos defender Trent Sainsbury isn’t going to let the 2018 edition pass him by. Despite being just 26, Sainsbury is the most experienced defender in Bert van Marwijk’s 26-man extended squ

Tim Cahill and Massimo Luongo during the training game

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Luongo fresh for Caltex Socceroos 'mini-preseason'

Caltex Socceroos midfielder Massimo Luongo has compared their pre-FIFA World Cup training camp in Turkey to a ‘mini-preseason’ as the intensity continues to rise. With the first friendly prior to the tournament not until Friday 1 June against the Czech Republic and three playe

Socceroos players put through their paces in the gym

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Gallery: Caltex Socceroos Day 4 training wrap

Day 4 of Caltex Socceroos camp in Antalya, Turkey saw the players out on the field for an hour-long training game. Bert van Marwijk’s players had another double session – gym followed by on the field – with the ante upped and intensity high with 21 days to go until game one of

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Day 4 Wrap: Van Marwijk ups the ante in training

The Caltex Socceroos know the FIFA World Cup is edging ever nearer as Bert van Marwijk upped the ante at training on Day 4 of camp. Milos Degenek was another player to arrive, as just Tom Rogic, Danny Vukovic and Mile Jedinak are still to land in Antalya, Turkey.

Eugene Galekovic has been called in to the Caltex Socceroos squad in place of the injured Adam Federici.

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21 days to go: Eugene Galekovic's FIFA World Cup story

The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia is just three weeks away and as part of our countdown to the tournament, we are profiling every Australian player who has been to a FIFA World Cup. Today we continue the countdown with Eugene Galekovic, a goalkeeper who has been a member of Au

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Opponent Watch: Peru’s message to Caltex Socceroos

Peru have kick-started the mind games ahead of next month’s FIFA World Cup, sending a special video to their Group C opponents in Russia, including the Caltex Socceroos. Meanwhile, Denmark’s squad have played their role in recording the nation’s official FIFA World Cup song, w

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Why the Caltex Socceroos midfield core will be key in Russia

Jackson Irvine has lauded the strength and depth of the Caltex Socceroos’ midfield roster and says a core of UK-based players could make all the difference when Australia kicks off its 2018 World Cup campaign against France on June 16. The Hull City midfielder is one of severa

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Nabbout reveals van Marwijk's influence on Caltex Socceroos

If the devil is in the detail, then the Caltex Socceroos will be ready for anything at next month’s FIFA World Cup. After another day of double sessions at their pre-FIFA World Cup training camp in Turkey, Caltex Socceroos attacker Andrew Nabbout has spoken about the influence

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Day 3 Wrap: 'It's unusual to be training this hard'

Maty Ryan, Josh Risdon and Matthew Jurman all trained for the first time in the Caltex Socceroos’ pre-FIFA World Cup camp in Turkey as just four players are yet to arrive. In a day of double sessions and suit fittings, there was also time for a host of players to highlight the

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Gallery: Caltex Socceroos Day 3 training wrap

The Caltex Socceroos have finished Day 3 of their pre-FIFA World Cup training camp in Antalya, Turkey. With a double session - one in the gym and one out on the pitch - a total of 22 players were involved, with four more of Bert van Marwijk's extended squad yet to arrive. M

Nikita Rukavytsya has been called into the Caltex Socceroos squad for the first time since 2013.

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22 days to go: Nikita Rukavytsya's FIFA World Cup story

The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia 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 continue the countdown with Nikita Rukavytsya, part of Australia’s FIFA World Cup campaign in

Socceroos in Turkey, Troisi, Cahill, Arzani

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Share your dreams with the stars

The Socceroos are dreaming big as they gear up for the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ this June. And Mile Jedinak and the boys would love you to share your dreams with them as they get ready to battle the best. We will collect the dreams and send them to the Socceroos HQ in Russia ah

Aaron Mooy and Mark Milligan arrived in camp and trained on Day 2

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Day 2 Wrap: Foot tennis fun as new players arrive

It was an important day in Caltex Socceroos camp with more arrivals, a day of a double session and a foot tennis tournament to declare the early camp champions. With five players still to arrive in Antalya, Turkey, it was still a packed day with 19 players completing full trai

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Troisi sends Caltex Socceroos message of intent

They say being there is everything, but it's not enough for the Caltex Socceroos. As our boys continue their build-up for the FIFA World Cup in Russia next month, they're not content to just make up the numbers. “We definitely want to keep implanting our impression in the w

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Jedinak's bold stance in support of banned Peru skipper

Caltex Socceroos skipper Mile Jedinak has joined the captains of France and Denmark in rallying behind Peru’s Paolo Guerrero in a bid to overturn his drug ban. It comes as Guerrero and Peru FA president Edwin Oviedo confirmed a meeting will take place on Wednesday AEST with FI