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Bailey Wright shakes hands with England midfielder Danny Drinkwater.

Wright: Aussie belief after eye-catching performance

Defender Bailey Wright feels the Caltex Socceroos' display against England gives the side further belief they can match it with the best nations in the world.

Ange Postecoglou embraces Maty Ryan following Australia's 2-1 loss to England.

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Ange proud after England loss

Caltex Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou admitted a sense of pride at his side’s performance in the loss to England, marvelling at some of the football they produced at the Stadium of Light.

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Hodgson hails Rashford debut

Marcus Rashford scored on his England debut, but manager Roy Hodgson refused to say if he has done enough to earn a spot at Euro 2016.

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Caltex Socceroos shine at Stadium of Light

See how Saturday morning's (AEST) friendly between England and the Caltex Socceroos unfolded in Sunderland.

Socceroos playmaker Tom Rogic fights for the ball with England captain Chris Smalling.

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Caltex Socceroos go down to England

The Caltex Socceroos lost 2-1 to England on Friday night (Saturday morning Australian time) in a valuable test ahead of their final phase of World Cup qualifying later this year.

The Joeys were 1-0 winners the last time they played Vietnam.

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Joeys draw for AFC U-16 Championship revealed

The draw has been held for this year’s AFC U-16 Championship in India, with Australia included in a tough group for September’s tournament.

Caltex Socceroos striker Jamie Maclaren has secured a move to Europe, joining German outfit SV Darmstadt.

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Maclaren closes in on dream Socceroos debut

Brisbane Roar striker Jamie Maclaren appears set to earn a dream start against England in Saturday’s friendly as Ange Postecoglou trials a new formation in the clash with England.

Ange Postecoglou runs his eyes over the Socceroos during training in Sunderland.

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Ange: England clash another key test on Socceroos' journey

Caltex Socceroo coach Ange Postecoglou was tight lipped on his starting line-up for Friday night’s friendly with England, but said it was a another vital test ahead of September's final phase of World Cup qualifiers.

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Man Utd prodigy set for England debut against Socceroos

Just as a young Wayne Rooney made his international bow against the Socceroos in 2003, England are set to blood another young striker when the two teams meet in Sunderland on Saturday morning (AEST).

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Ex PAOK Aussie looks ahead to Socceroos v Greece

It wasn’t long after a teenage John Anastasiadis made the move from Melbourne to Greek club PAOK Thessanoliki that he realised the enormity of what he had achieved.

Socceroos players are put through their paces in England.

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Why it's a critical fortnight for the Caltex Socceroos

The next fortnight promises to be critical to the Socceroos' future with a few selection questions still unanswered ahead of the next round of World Cup qualifiers.

England young gun Dele Alli and Socceroos skipper Mile Jedinak.

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England v Caltex Socceroos: the key battles

It’s always a special occasion when England takes on Australia in sport and it will be no different at the Stadium of Light on Saturday (AEST) when Ange Postecoglou’s Caltex Socceroos looks to topple the old enemy.

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Possible England starting XI to face Caltex Socceroos

As friendlies go, it doesn’t get any bigger than a clash between England and Australia. We predict Roy Hodgson’s starting XI for Saturday morning’s (AEST) clash at the Stadium of Light.

Aaron Mooy celebrates a goal with teammates Tarek Elrich and Massimo Luongo.

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The Caltex Socceroo trio set to rock England

Caltex Socceroos midfielder Aaron Mooy has confirmed playing alongside fellow playmakers Massimo Luongo and Tom Rogic makes international football easier.

Daniel Sturridge is likely to miss the clash with the Socceroos.

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Liverpool star set to miss clash with Caltex Socceroos

England striker Daniel Sturridge is set to miss Saturday’s (AEST) clash with the Caltex Socceroos due to a calf injury suffered in last week’s Europa League final.