Midfielder: Aiden O’Neill (Central Coast Mariners, on loan)

You don’t play in the English Premier League for nothing.

The on-loan Burnley central midfielder - who debuted against Liverpool in the EPL - showed his versatility and class in Cambodia, scoring goals with his head, playing the left side of a back four all with calmness on the ball, coupled with an excellent passing range.

O'Neill stretches for the ball in the Korea Republic box

The Mariners are currently reaping the benefits of this underrated talent who has the look of a future Socceroo.

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Winger: Daniel Arzani (Celtic)

It’s crucial the Celtic winger (a) gets back to full fitness and (b) can get time off to represent the Olyroos in Thailand.

The Socceroo wasn’t with the Olyroos in Cambodia, but his inclusion will be a massive boost for our hopes in Thailand and absolutely crucial to help break down teams that sit back in a block and look to hit on the counter.

Arzani on one wing and Piscopo on the other can give the Olyroos a massive X-factor

Arzani on one side, Piscopo the other and perhaps two-goal hero Nick D’Agostino down the middle.

That’s a sweet strike force. 

QUALIFIED NATIONS

Thailand (hosts)
Qatar (Group A winners)
Bahrain (Group B winners)
Iraq (Group C winners)
United Arab Emirates (Group D winners)
Jordan (Group E winners)
Uzbekistan (Group F winners)
North Korea (Group G winners)
South Korea (Group H winners)
Japan (Group I winners)
China PR (Group J winners)
Vietnam (Group K winners)
Australia (Best second-placed team)
Iran (2nd best second-placed team)
Syria (3rd best second-placed team)
Saudi Arabia (4th best second-placed team)

**The semifinalists qualify for Tokyo 2020 (Japan qualify as Olympics hosts so if they finish in the final four, only three other nations qualify).