Ange Postecoglou has named his Caltex Socceroos squad for the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Tajikistan (Adelaide) and Jordan (Sydney).
Olyroos Jason Geria and Alex Gersbach as well as the recently converted Apostolos Giannou are the bolters in the squad, while experienced trio of Robbie Kruse, Matthew Spiranovic and Mitch Langerak have been recalled.
“It’s great to be able to bring experienced players like Robbie Kruse, Mitch Langerak and Matthew Spiranovic back into the squad after missing recent matches but it is equally exciting to see how a fresh crop of young players can fit into how we train and what we are trying to achieve,” Postecoglou said.
“We’ve worked hard on creating depth over the last two years and we now have a very solid and experienced spine to this team but we must also continually give players an opportunity if we want to make an impact on the world stage.
“This squad contains a group of young players who we are bringing in while they are in form and taking good strides forward both here in the Hyundai A-League and at various leagues around the world.
“Getting that balance between winning football matches and giving players an opportunity is something we have been doing for two years and during that time we have had success and haven’t been let down by any of the young players.”
Socceroos squad for 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers v Tajikistan and Jordan
|
Name |
Club, Country |
A International Caps (Goals) |
| Terry ANTONIS | PAOK, GREECE |
3 (0) |
| Nathan BURNS | F.C. Tokyo, JAPAN |
18 (1) |
| Tim CAHILL | Hangzhou Greentown F.C., CHINA |
88 (45) |
| Adam FEDERICI | A.F.C. Bournemouth, ENGLAND |
15 (0) |
| Jason GERIA | Melbourne Victory FC, AUSTRALIA |
– |
| Alex GERSBACH | Rosenborg BK, NORWAY |
– |
| Apostolos GIANNOU | Guangzhou R&F F.C., CHINA |
– |
| Chris IKONOMIDIS | U.S. Salernitana 1919, ITALY |
2 (0) |
| Mile JEDINAK | Crystal Palace F.C, ENGLAND |
61 (11) |
| Robbie KRUSE | Bayer 04 Leverkusen, GERMANY |
38 (4) |
| Mitchell LANGERAK | VfB Stuttgart, GERMANY |
6 (0) |
| Mathew LECKIE | FC Ingolstadt 04, GERMANY |
28 (2) |
| Massimo LUONGO | Queens Park Rangers F.C., ENGLAND |
17 (2) |
| Ryan MCGOWAN | Henan Jianye F.C., CHINA |
14 (0) |
| Mark MILLIGAN | Baniyas F.C., UAE |
44 (4) |
| Aaron MOOY | Melbourne City F.C, AUSTRALIA |
11 (4) |
| Josh RISDON | Perth Glory FC, AUSTRALIA |
1 (0) |
| Tommy ROGIC | Celtic FC, SCOTLAND |
13 (2) |
| Mathew RYAN | Valencia CF, SPAIN |
21 (0) |
| Trent SAINSBURY | Jiangsu Suning F.C., CHINA |
12 (1) |
| Brad SMITH | Liverpool FC, ENGLAND |
4 (0) |
| Matthew SPIRANOVIC | Hangzhou Greentown F.C., CHINA |
30 (0) |
| Bailey WRIGHT | Preston North End F.C, ENGLAND |
8 (1) |
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