Okon names Young Roos Euro squad

The squad includes seven players from overseas clubs with the remaining 19 from A-League clubs, but no Corey Gamerio who injured his ankle in camp this week and will be out of action for a couple of weeks.

Okon will be using this European training camp as his final look at the players before naming his squad for the upcoming U20 World Cup Turkey 2013, starting next month.

“Our recent training camps in Australia have been extremely beneficial for our preparations, especially the last two weeks when we have been able to train with the older national team players,” said Okon.

“The experience of working with the older players has given us a good indication of where we are at and what we need to do to perform at a high level.

“I am really pleased with the progress that we have made and the high standards we have now set.

“For this European tour we have merged the overseas and domestic players together and we will be looking to improve even more.

“We have two tough matches against quality opposition who are both preparing for the U21 Championships which begin next month in Israel so we know we are in for a good challenge will need to be focused to play them at their level.

“From these matches we will get a good indication on what is required to be competitive at the U20 World Cup.

“This will be the last chance for the players to stake their claim for a position in the final squad which we will announce in early June."

Qantas Young Socceroos Squad - European Tour – 19 to 31 May 2013

As at Friday 17 May 2013

Match Details

Netherlands U-21 Men’s Team v Qantas Young Socceroos

Friday 24 May 2013

Univé Stadium, Emmen, Netherlands

Kick-Off 6:30pm (2:00am AEST)

Germany U-21 Men’s Team v Qantas Young Socceroos

Friday 31 May 2013

Venue TBA

Kick-Off 10:00am (6:00pm AEST)