But while McDonald, who was famously dumped from the Socceroos squad on the eve of the last World Cup and has gone 24 games without scoring for his country, gets another chance, there is no Harry Kewell as he seeks to sort out his club future.

Skipper Lucas Neill, who is also yet to secure a club for the upcoming season, is named to lead the squad into the match at Cardiff City next Wednesday, while Mark Schwarzer and Tim Cahill, who missed the two friendlies against Serbia and New Zealand, are back in the fold.

Korean-based defender Luke DeVere has been given his first call-up since early 2010 and could make his debut, while Japan-based Matthew Spiranovic is also called up as Osieck looks to the next generation.

Michael Zullo, James Troisi and Robbie Kruse have also been named, while Sasa Ognenovski has been left out.

Matt McKay is the only A-League based player with Jason Culina not considered as he regains full fitness.

Australian squad to face Wales: Tim Cahill, Luke DeVere, Brett Emerton, Adam Federici (Gk), Brett Holman, Mile Jedinak, Neil Kilkenny, Robbie Kruse, Scott McDonald, Matt McKay, Lucas Neill, Mark Schwarzer (GK), Matthew Spiranovic, James Troisi, Carl Valeri, Luke Wilkshire, Rhys Williams, Michael Zullo