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Mat Leckie celebrates his late winner against Greece with Jackson Irvine.

Leckie eyes more goals in Melbourne

Caltex Socceroo flyer Mat Leckie admits he needs to become a more prolific goal scorer for the national side but hopes his stoppage-time winner against Greece can help silence critics of his attacking output.

The Caltex Socceroos celebrate Mat Leckie's late winner against Greece at ANZ Stadium in June.

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Former Socceroo analyses Australia v Greece in Sydney

Former Socceroo midfielder Peter Katholos was one of the 38,000 fans who saw the Aussies defeat Greece 1-0 on Saturday night. He says the Australian team has a fantastic future but noted some areas that need to improve.

Mark Milligan goes on a darting run against Greece at ANZ Stadium on Saturday night.

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Versatile Milligan reflects on midfield role against Greece

Caltex Socceroos midfielder Mark Milligan played central defence against England last week; on Saturday night returned to a more familiar midfield role for the national team.

Apostolos Giannou is embraced by Socceroos talisman Tim Cahill following Australia's win over Tajikistan.

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'Apo' elated with attacking intent after Socceroos win

Caltex Socceroos striker Apostolos "Apo" Giannou said Australia could have won by “two or three goals” against Greece at ANZ Stadium on Saturday night.

Defender Jason Geria make a challenge on Greek midfielder Lazaros Christodoulopoulos in his Caltex Socceroos debut.

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Victory star delighted after eye-catching Socceroo debut

New Caltex Socceroo Jason Geria says consistent games with Melbourne Victory ensured he was ready to go for his international debut against Greece on Saturday night.

Caltex Socceroos skipper Mile Jedinak vies for the ball with Greek forward Giannis Gianniotas.

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Caltex Socceroo skipper pleased with persistence

Skipper Mile Jedinak lauded the patience and persistence of his Caltex Socceroos after they left it late to topple Greece on Saturday night on a surface he also blasted.

Caltex Socceroos defender Milos Degenek shadows Greece attacker Loannis Gianniotas.

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Degenek praises Aussie set-up after maiden Socceroos start

Defender Milos Degenek says his seamless transition into international football is down to the incredible environment in the Caltex Socceroos set-up.

Greece coach Michael Skibbe addresses media ahead of the start of the Dodoni Series.

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Greece coach praises Aussie intensity

Greek coach Michael Skibbe said his side looked tired in the first half but got stronger in the second, and the German praised the Caltex Socceroos's play on what he said was a difficult surface.

The Caltex Socceroos starting XI against Greece at ANZ Stadium on Saturday night.

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Analysis: Caltex Socceroos v Greece in Sydney

The past week has proven that the Socceroos shouldn't fear anyone in world football.

Caltex Socceroos forward Nathan Burns slips over on the ANZ Stadium surface as he's taking a shot on goal.

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‘Embarrassed’ Ange blasts ANZ Stadium surface

Caltex Socceroo coach Ange Postecoglou lashed the surface at ANZ Stadium and said he was embarrassed to host Greece on such a pitch.

Caltex Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou gives some instructions to substitutes Tom Rogic and Mat Leckie.

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Ange: Caltex Socceroos ready to ‘go full throttle’

Caltex Socceroo coach Ange Postecoglou said with impressive debutants and a win under their belts against Greece, the Australian team is ready to ‘go full throttle’ towards Russia 2018.