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Jedinak gives Osieck selection poser

Jedinak gives Osieck selection poser

Mile Jedinak's improved fitness has left Australia's head coach Holger Osieck with a headache before the World Cup qualifier with Jordan. 10 Jun 2013
Holman fit for Jordan test

Holman fit for Jordan test

Australia attacker Brett Holman says he is fully fit for the crucial World Cup qualifier against Jordan tomorrow. 10 Jun 2013
Butcher worried about England future

Butcher worried about England future

Former Sydney FC coach Terry Butcher is concerned about how Roy Hodgson's side will fare at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, if they qualify. 10 Jun 2013
World Cup Qualifers wrap: Algeria in control, Cameroon shocked

World Cup Qualifers wrap: Algeria in control, Cameroon shocked

Algeria kept their bid to reach a second-successive World Cup finals on track with a 3-1 away win over Benin on Sunday. 10 Jun 2013
Japan announce Confederations Cup squad

Japan announce Confederations Cup squad

Alberto Zaccheroni has sprung no surprises in his Japan squad for the FIFA Confederations Cup. 6 Jun 2013
Bring the noise, Australia

Bring the noise, Australia

NEWLY formed active support group Terrace Australis has drawn up its own battle plans for getting the Socceroos to their third successive World Cup. 6 Jun 2013
Honda geared up for World Cup

Honda geared up for World Cup

Keisuke Honda insists that he was always confident stepping up to take the penalty that saw Japan qualify for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. 5 Jun 2013
South Korea close in on Brazil 2014

South Korea close in on Brazil 2014

Japan sealed a spot at the 2014 FIFA World Cup after a draw with Australia, while South Korea also claimed a point in Tuesday's AFC qualifying. 5 Jun 2013
Holger Osieck disappointed by draw

Holger Osieck disappointed by draw

SOCCEROOS coach Holger Osieck hailed his team's gritty performance that earned 1-1 draw against Japan - and almost snatched all three points until a very late penalty. 4 Jun 2013
Oarsome goal but Japan snatch draw

Oarsome goal but Japan snatch draw

SOCCEROOKIE Tommy Oar gave Australia a vital share of the points against Japan on the road to Rio with a late cross that turned into a crucial winner - only to see his side give away a penalty. 4 Jun 2013
Japan v Socceroos match action

Japan v Socceroos match action

All the match action from Saitama Stadium as Australia pursue World Cup qualification against Japan. Pics by Getty Images. 4 Jun 2013
Okon names his World Cup squad

Okon names his World Cup squad

YOUNG Socceroos Head Coach Paul Okon today named his final 21-player squad for the 2013 U20 World Cup starting next month in Turkey. 4 Jun 2013
Holger ignores calls for his head

Holger ignores calls for his head

AUSTRALIA coach Holger Osieck is ignoring speculation surrounding his future as his side prepare for a crucial AFC World Cup qualifier against Japan on Tuesday night. 3 Jun 2013
FA ends investigations into fan abuse

FA ends investigations into fan abuse

The Football Association has concluded two investigations into allegations of discriminatory abuse by West Ham and Millwall supporters. 3 Jun 2013
Alonso to miss Confederations Cup

Alonso to miss Confederations Cup

REAL Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso will sit out Spain's Confederations Cup campaign due to injury. 3 Jun 2013
Japan blast: Bulgar you, Australia!

Japan blast: Bulgar you, Australia!

JAPAN captain Makoto Hasebe has set the tone for Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Australia by declaring that Bulgaria are a better team than the Socceroos. 31 May 2013