3. Luongo and Mooy not a definite duo

Arnold’s formation means two box to box midfielders sit in front of the defence. The obvious test in the match-up with Kuwait was who, out of Massimo Luongo or Jackson Irvine, is best suited to partner Aaron Mooy in midfield.

If anything, this match proved that the Socceroos’ high tempo pressing and fast build up play (which well and truly complimented the Socceroos’ individual talents) was best suited to the skillset of Luongo and Irvine.

Questions of whether Mooy should be pushed further up the field to recreate the form of his Melbourne City days is a compounding headache for Arnold to deal with and whatever the solution, it looks to bode well for the future.

Robbie Kruse

4. Robbie Kruse can still be the player we expected him to be

The perennial ‘villain’ and scapegoat in a Socceroos shirt, Robbie Kruse played in a fashion reminiscent of his best form at Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen. At 30, he shrugged off the mental pressure and played with the enthusiasm the likes of youngsters Daniel Arzani and Awer Mabil provided when brought on.

His running, crossing and dribbling were top notch, showing there is still talent on offer within the man who earned some extreme criticism for his performances in Russia at the World Cup.

While he perhaps warranted the disdain of Socceroos fans in the past, he seems primed to thrive in Graham Arnold’s set up which is something to look forward to.

5. The kids are alright

Thomas Deng

The stories of Awer Mabil and Thomas Deng, coming to Australia from a war torn South Sudan and becoming close friends through mutual adversity grabbed headlines overnight. Their arrival signalled the beginnings of Arnold’s blending of youth with experience and it worked a treat.

The multitude of diverse faces in the Socceroos setup is a reflection of the nation itself, but more importantly the desire and talents of the youngsters demonstrates a clear ability in the generations to come.

Mabil, Deng, Alex Gersbach and Arzani are the Socceroos stars of the future and based on their influence on the pitch, we should be more excited than worried about what's to come.