Socceroos News

Opponent Watch: Deschamps slams ‘cocky’ France

The Caltex Socceroos weren’t the only team in pre-World Cup friendly action this weekend, with all three of their Group C opponents in Russia featuring in matches. And Australia’s first opponents at the World Cup France suffered a setback in their preparations against Colombia

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Analysis: debutants Petratos, Susnjar the positives after Oslo loss

Result aside, Dimi Petratos and Aleksandar Susnjar had assured debuts on Saturday morning. It was encouraging to see two starting XI debutants given a chance in Bert van Marwijk’s first game in charge. REPORT: Caltex Socceroos undone by Norway in BvM's maiden match ANAL

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'Emotional' Nabbout on a high after Caltex Socceroos debut

A proud Andrew Nabbout revelled in redemption on Saturday morning (AEDT) after capping a hard road to international football with a first Caltex Socceroos cap. Once on the outer of the Hyundai A-League, Nabbout joined his former Newcastle Jets team-mate Dimitri Petratos in Aus

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Analysis: enthusiastic Norway give Australia plenty to ponder

Australia struggled to deal with an at-times direct Norway, but the Norwegians showed there is more to their game after a 4-1 win over the Caltex Socceroos overnight. Ola Kamara's well-taken hat-trick for Lars Lagerbeck's side the highlight for a Norway that released the shac

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Goal-scorer Irvine welcomes new Caltex Socceroos role

Jackson Irvine is confident of becoming a regular goal threat at international level after scoring his second Caltex Socceroos goal in the loss to Norway in Oslo. The Hull City star's thumping 19th-minute header - his second in national colours - was one of few positives for A

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Caltex Socceroos skipper vows improvement after shock loss in Oslo

Caltex Socceroo skipper Mile Jedinak gave a brutal appraisal of his and the team's performance after a 4-1 loss to Norway in Oslo overnight, saying it wasn't good enough. READ THE REPORT HERE READ VAN MARWIJK'S REACTION HERE After taking an early lead the Australians we

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Irvine’s star continues to rise after another headed goal for his nation

Caltex Socceroo Jackson Irvine has continued 2018 where he left off last year.

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Van Marwijk adopts patient approach with Caltex Socceroos

Caltex Socceroos coach Bert van Marwijk admits it will "take time" to implement his plans following a disappointing 4-1 defeat to Norway on Saturday morning (AEDT). LA Galaxy striker Ola Kamara netted a hat-trick to lead the hosts to victory in Oslo in what was Van Marwijk's f

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Caltex Socceroos undone by Norway in van Marwijk's maiden match

Jackson Irvine's second Caltex Socceroos goal proved a rare bright spot as Bert van Marwijk's tenure began with a 4-1 defeat to Norway in Oslo on Saturday morning (AEDT). Hull City midfielder Irvine nodded the opener inside 20 minutes, but Ola Kamara's hat-trick around a Tore

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How to get around the Caltex Socceroos v Norway

The Caltex Socceroos begin their build-up towards the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Saturday morning (AEDT) with a friendly clash against Norway in Oslo. It’s just the third meeting between the two nations, with Bert van Marwijk taking charge of Australia for the very first time.

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We try to predict the Caltex Socceroos' starting XI for Oslo friendly

Bert van Marwijk says his players don't yet know who will start against Norway in Oslo. We try to read the Dutch master's mind ahead of his first game as Caltex Socceroos coach. GOALKEEPER Mat Ryan The Brighton and Hove Albion stopper is the incumbent number one and h

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Van Bommel's 'team' theme as Australia prepare to face Norway

New assistant coach Mark van Bommel has taken the focus off individual players ahead of Australia’s clash with Norway in Oslo tomorrow morning (AEST).

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Australia's inspirational skipper declares he's fit and ready for huge 2018

The Caltex Socceroos will have a fully fit skipper when they embark on their first match in the Bert van Marwijk era. Mile Jedinak sat alongside his new national coach at the pre-game media conference ahead of Saturday morning's clash with Norway in chilly Oslo. Australia’s

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Milicic upbeat as Aussies aim to surprise world’s best in Russia

EXCLUSIVE Caltex Socceroos assistant coach Ante Milicic believes the extended training camp prior to World Cup 2018 will be pivotal in supercharging Australia’s chances in Russia. Bert van Marwijk’s Australians will be in camp in Turkey from May 19 to June 7. They'll also

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Van Marwijk impressed by Caltex Socceroos ahead of Norway clash

Bert van Marwijk has declared himself impressed after his first training camp with the Caltex Socceroos coach. The Dutch mentor has spoken for the first time since bringing together his inaugural squad as Australia coach. “My first impression is very positive,” van Marwijk