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Socceroos defender Trent Sainsbury will be playing in his hometown against Iraq in September.
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Perth clash vital for Caltex Socceroos: Sainsbury

Caltex Socceroos' WA-born defender Trent Sainsbury has told Perth media September’s clash with Iraq in Perth looms as one of Australia’s most crucial fixtures on the road to Russia 2018.

The Caltex Socceroos celebrate Tom Rogic scoring against Bangladesh in Perth.
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Last time the Caltex Socceroos played in Perth

If the Caltex Socceroos' last visit to the West is anything to go by, fans could be in for another treat when Ange Postecoglou’s side heads to Perth for a crucial clash on September 1.

Socceroo striker Apo Giannou scored in a second straight game for Chinese club Guangzhou R&F.
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Caltex Socceroo striker scores again in China

In-form Caltex Socceroos striker Apostolos Giannou found the net again in the Chinese Super League while Tim Cahill endured a night to forget against his former club overnight in China.

Nathan Burns on the ball for the Caltex Socceroos against Tajikistan.
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Caltex Socceroo's inside knowledge of Japan's defence

Caltex Socceroo striker Nathan Burns will have some handy insights when Australia face a star-studded Japan in a blockbuster World Cup qualifier in Australia on October 11.

Caltex Socceroos striker Apostolos Giannou and defender Bailey Wright.
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Caltex Socceroos on target in Chinese Super League

Caltex Socceroos striker Apo Giannou has scored his first goal in the Chinese Super League against a Socceroo teammate while Ryan McGowan also struck an impressive winner as a number of Aussies excelled abroad overnight.

Socceroos playmaker Tom Rogic tangles for the ball with England defender Chris Smalling.
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Analysis: Caltex Socceroos versus European opposition

You learn more from your defeats than your wins? If that’s true – and I think it is – then the Caltex Socceroos’ games against England and Greece in recent weeks have been invaluable on the Road to Russia 2018.

Socceroos defender Milos Degenek in full flight against Greece during the Dodoni Series.
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New Caltex Socceroo on ‘best 15 days of my life’

Talented new Caltex Socceroo defender Milos Degenek says his call up to the national team has been the greatest few weeks of his life.

Tim Cahill celebrates scoring the first goal in the Socceroos' epic 3-1 win over Japan at the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
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FFA TV | Cahill relives '06 World Cup epic

It's 10 years to the day since Tim Cahill's two goals sparked the Socceroos historic come-from-behind win over Japan at the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany.

Caltex Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou vows his side will get Perth fans "out of their seats" in September.
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Ange delighted with Perth as host for crucial clash

Coach Ange Postecoglou says the Caltex Socceroos are ready to take their football to the next level, starting with their FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier against Iraq at Perth's Rectangular Stadium on September 1.

The Caltex Socceroos kick off their Road to Russia in Perth against Iraq on September 1.
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Caltex Socceroos start Road to Russia in Perth against Iraq

The Road to Russia will start in Perth with the Caltex Socceroos talking on Iraq at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on 1 September 2016, Football Federation Australia (FFA) announced today.

Match Details Article | Socceroos v Iraq
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Match Details Article | Socceroos v Iraq

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Trent Sainsbury celebrates scoring against Greece with Mark Milligan and Tim Cahill.
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FFA TV | Caltex Socceroos camp wrap

It's been a busy fortnight for the Caltex Socceroos with a friendly against Euro-bound England and the Dodoni Series against Greece providing stern tests of the squad's development.

Socceroos striker Jamie Maclaren in his debut appearance in the green and gold against England.
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Jamie Maclaren: The making of a Socceroo

Jamie Maclaren’s Caltex Socceroos debut against England last month caps a remarkable story for the young striker.

Mat Leckie grabs the ball after Trent Sainsbury's goal against Greece at Etihad Stadium.
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FFA TV | Socceroos lament Etihad showing

Caltex Socceroos defenders Trent Sainsbury, Alex Gersbach and Ryan McGowan reflect on the loss to Greece at Etihad Stadium.

FFA CEO David Gallop and Caltex Socceroos striker Tim Cahill.
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FFA CEO David Gallop on talks with Caltex Socceroo Tim Cahill

Tim and I had a chance to catch up last week in Sydney. Firstly, it was a chance for me to reiterate that it would be fantastic to have Tim playing in the Hyundai A-League.