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Australia's friendly with Croatia on Friday has extra significance for Spiranovic.

Spira’s ‘insomniac’ Cup memories

He might have one eye on the World Cup opener against Chile but the Socceroos' final friendly against Croatia this Friday in Salvador (Saturday, 9am AEST) has extra special significance for Matt Spiranovic.

Goalkeeper Mark Birighitti says he's honoured to have been part of Australia's World Cup build up.

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Birighitti looks to seal Leverkusen switch

Mark Birighitti has told Goal.com he hopes to get over the disappointment of being cut from Australia's World Cup squad by finalising a move to Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen.

Schwarzer has signed a one-year contract extension with Chelsea.

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Schwarzer extends Chelsea stay

Chelsea goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer has extended his stay at Stamford Bridge by a further season.

Adam Taggart unleashes a shot for the Young Socceroos against the Junior All Whites last year.

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EXCLUSIVE: Taggart on his World Cup selection

FFA TV has caught up exclusively with 21-year-old Aussie striker Adam Taggart who talks about what it means to him to be selected in the Socceroos’ 23-man World Cup squad.

Luongo admitted he was surprised to make Australia's final 23-man World Cup squad.

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Luongo's dream come true

Massimo Luongo says he is surprised to find himself in the Socceroos' final 23-man World Cup squad, as Ange Postecoglou's backs his youngsters to perform in Brazil.

Postecoglou is confident Ivan Franjic will be fit for the World Cup.

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Ange happy with Franjic's fitness

Ange Postecoglou says he isn't worried about Ivan Franjic's fitness after confirming Luke Wilkshire will not remain in Brazil as defensive cover.

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou has announced Australia's squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

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Socceroos name squad for 2014 FIFA World Cup

Head Coach Ange Postecoglou today revealed the 23 players that will represent Australia at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

Milligan in action against Saudi Arabia in February, 2012.

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Socceroos’ road to Brazil with Mark Milligan

After securing their passage to the next round of AFC World Cup qualifying with a 1-0 away win over Thailand, the Socceroos returned home to tackle Saudi Arabia in February 2012.

The Socceroos receive some advice from coach Ange Postecoglou at half-time against Parana Clube.

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Socceroos building nicely towards Cup campaign

Socceroos Matt McKay, Ben Halloran and Oliver Bozanic say the hit out against Parana Clube was just what the squad needed ahead of the naming of Australia's 23-man World Cup squad tonight (AEST).

Socceroo Tommy Oar outside the team hotel in Vitoria.

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Come see casa del Socceroos

The Socceroos lauded the decision to land in Brazil early in order to acclimatise to the local conditions.

Oliver Bozanic evades the opposition defence and opened the scoring in win over Clube Parana.

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Socceroos defeat Brazilian club side

The Socceroos have beaten Clube Parana 2-0 in a training game at the Australian team's training base in Vitoria on Monday.

Spiranovic clears the ball against Thailand in Bangkok, 2011.

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Socceroos’ road to Brazil with Spira

After suffering a 1-0 defeat away to a spirited Oman outfit in November 2011, the Socceroos flew in to Bangkok to tackle Thailand four days later.

Socceroo Tommy Oar controls possession during a team training session in Vitoria.

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My Socceroo Story: Tommy Oar

Socceroo Tommy Oar grew up idolising Leeds and Aussie stars Mark Viduka and Harry Kewell and is still amazed he’s on the verge of following in their footsteps by playing at a World Cup.