Socceroos News

Jamie Maclaren celebrates after scoring for the Olyroos at the 2016 AFC U-23 Championship.
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Macca eyes Roy of the Rovers return to England

New Caltex Socceroo Jamie Maclaren says scoring on his return to England against the Three Lions would be the ultimate story for the one-time Rovers player.

Harry Kewell darts away from David Beckham when the Socceroos last played England in 2003.
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Caltex Socceroos’ memories of beating England

Like many current Caltex Socceroos, Jamie Maclaren and Mat Ryan were football-mad juniors who got up in the middle of the night with their parents to watch the Aussie national team on TV.

1860 Munich defender Milos Degenek celebrates a win in Germany's Bundesliga II.
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Why new Caltex Socceroo Milos Degenek has no fear

New Caltex Socceroo defender Milos Degenek won’t have any fear if he has to mark England’s EPL hotshots Harry Kane and Wayne Rooney on Friday night.

Liverpool left-back Brad Smith celebrates scoring against Exeter City in the FA Cup.
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Brad Smith's Lismore to Liverpool story

Little Oakes Oval in Lismore is a far cry from Liverpool’s Anfield, but it’s where Caltex Socceroo Brad Smith’s junior coach first new he could be headed for something special after a stunning four-goal grand final display.

James Troisi celebrates after scoring against Germany.
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Flashback: Caltex Socceroos shine in Kaiserslautern

An understrength Socceroos went within 10 minutes of pulling off a huge upset against Germany at the Fritz-Walter-Stadion in 2015.

Socceroos players celebrate Mile Jedinak's second-half goal against Germany.
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Classic Caltex Socceroos matches

The Socceroos headed to Kaiserslautern just a couple of months after their historic AFC Asian Cup triumph to take on Germany in a friendly which pitted the Asia’s best against the reigning world champions.

England midfielder Jack Wilshere is subbed for Jordan Henderson against Turkey.
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Wilshere wants more minutes against Socceroos

England midfielder Jack Wilshere says he’s ready to play 90 minutes against the Caltex Socceroos to prove he deserves a spot in Roy Hodgson's Euro 2016 squad.

Former Adelaide United striker Brent McGrath.
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Aussies abroad: Former Red scores in Fredericia farewell

The European season might be winding down but there were still plenty of Aussies in action over the weekend.

Former Central Coast Mariners captain Mile Jedinak and coach Lawrie McKinna.
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Meet the man who discovered Mile Jedinak

Caltex Socceroo captain Mile Jedinak came within a whisker - no pun intended - of pulling the pin on his career ten years ago. Lucky for Palace and Aussie fans, the one-time Mayor of Gosford threw him a lifeline at the Mariners. And the rest is history.

England striker Jamie Vardy in action against Turkey.
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Vardy to miss Caltex Socceroos clash

The Caltex Socceroos will not have to contend with England striker Jamie Vardy in Friday's friendly after manager Roy Hodgson revealed the EPL title winner will miss the game due to it clashing with his wedding.

England's starting XI against Turkey on Sunday night.
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England get Euro 2016 preparations off to winning start

England beat Turkey 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium in their opening Euro 2016 friendly, with all eyes now on Friday's (Sat. morning AEST) clash with the Caltex Socceroos. with Jamie Vardy forcing home a late winning goal.

Harry Kewell won the 2006 FA Cup with Liverpool.
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The history of Aussies in the FA Cup Final

Crystal Palace captain Mile Jedinak will look to defy history on Saturday, with Australians having generally struggled in FA Cup finals.

Mile Jedinak salutes the Crystal Palace fans after their FA Cup win.
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Jedinak poised to create history with Palace in FA Cup

Caltex Socceroos skipper Mile Jedinak will create history on Sunday morning (AEST) when he becomes the first Aussie to captain a side in England’s FA Cup final.

Mile Jedinak congratulates Jason Puncheon after he opened the scoring in the FA Cup final.
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Heartbreak for Jedinak in FA Cup final

Crystal Palace and Caltex Socceroos captain Mile Jedinak has missed out on the chance to lift the FA Cup after Manchester United came from behind to beat the Eagles in the final at Wembley overnight.

Jack Wilshere celebrates a goal for England.
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England stars desperate to shine against Socceroos

With England's 26-man provisional squad for Euro 2016 set to be trimmed to 23 later this month, we pick out five players who will desperate to impress against the Caltex Socceroos.