Despite landing three strong sides in Group D with Germany, Ghana and Serbia, the Socceroos captain remains confident ahead of the tall task.

"I'm really pleased with the draw," Neill told this week's podcast. "I know people see it as three really difficult teams, but that's the best thing for Australia.

"Three difficult games where we're the underdog and not expected to win any of them, but that's when Australia bring out their best football."

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Elsewhere, the Pod guys discuss the ACL draw, the war of words with the AFL and the hazards of sitting near pregnant women at Sydney FC.