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Socceroos players celebrate after Mile Jedinak opened the scoring from the penalty spot.

Socceroos return to winning ways

The Socceroos have got back on track on their Road to Russia after a comprehensive 3-0 win over Kyrgyzstan in their FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifier at GIO Stadium on Thursday night.

Socceroos finalise preparations in Canberra.

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Socceroos finalise Kyrgyzstan preparations

The Socceroos wrapped up preparations for their clash with Kyrgyzstan with a final training run in Canberra on Wednesday.

Socceroos captain Mile Jedinak on the training ground in Canberra.

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'Angry' Mile to lead aggressive Socceroos: Ange

Ange Postecoglou says a relentless attacking approach and the return of an “angry” Mile Jedinak will ensure the Socceroos hit no more road-blocks on the road to Russia.

Coach Ange Postecoglou presides over Socceroos training in Canberra.

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Striker out but Socceroos coach remains upbeat

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou has confirmed winger Mathew Leckie has been ruled out of both Socceroos' FIFA World Cup qualifiers over the next week.

Tim Cahill signs autographs with fans in Canberra ahead of November's international against Kyrgyzstan.

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Canberra, come and meet your Socceroos

If you missed the Socceroos fan day, don't fret; they'll be at Westfield Woden on Friday afternoon!

Socceroo Tom Rogic arrives in Canberra on Tuesday.

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Refreshed Rogic ready to rock Canberra

Despite only arriving in Canberra at 10.30pm on Tuesday night – less than 48 hours before kick-off against Kyrgyzstan – Socceroo and Celtic star Tom Rogic says he’s ready to start at GIO Stadium in Thursday night's crucial World Cup qualifier.

Mile Jedinak on the ball against Kyrgyzstan.

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Preview: Socceroos v Kyrgyzstan World Cup qualifier

The Socceroos return to Canberra for the first time since 2011 and aim to return to winning ways on their FIFA World Cup Russia 2018™ qualification journey when they face the tricky Central Asian opponent.

Tommy Oar on the ball during the Socceroos' 60-minute session.

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Socceroos ramp up preparations in Canberra

The Socceroos turned up the heat at training on Tuesday with preparations for Thursday's clash with Kyrgyzstan in full swing.

Jason Davidson is in some doubt for the Socceroos' clash with Kyrgyzstan.

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Socceroos training report: injury concern for defender

The Socceroos stepped up preparations on Tuesday watched on by hundreds of fans in Canberra, but there could be a fitness concern around defender Jason Davidson.

Josh Risdon at Socceroos training on Monday.

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Risdon ready for Socceroo opportunity

Josh Risdon is hoping to be a long-term solution for the Socceroos at right back after being called up for his first national camp in Canberra.

Mat Leckie shows his strength on the ball against Tajikistan.

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Leckie delayed leaving Europe with illness

Mathew Leckie’s departure from Europe is on hold with the Socceroos striker suffering an illness that has made him unable to fly.

Massimo Luongo stretches at Socceroos training on Monday.

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Why pressure is good for the Socceroos: Luongo

Massimo Luongo believes pressure will bring out the best in the Socceroos against Kyrgyzstan on Thursday night after conceding the Aussies may have been in a comfort zone against Jordan last month.

Mat Ryan came up against Spain's legendary goalkeeper Iker Casillas following his move to Valencia.

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La Liga's Socceroo keeper staying positive

Socceroo keeper Mat Ryan says his chances of playing in Thursday’s vital World Cup qualifier against Kyrgyzstan are unclear but he's remaining positive about returning to regular football with Valencia and Australia.

Kyrgyzstan's starting XI for their home clash against the Socceroos in June.

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Want to know Kyrgyzstan's starting XI?

Of course, only coach Aleksandr Krestinin knows who'll face our Socceroos and in what formation, but Asian football expert John Duerden has had a go at predicting who'll walk out in Canberra on Thursday night.