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“If we don't qualify, a lot of them may never play international football again for two or three years," he said. "Some may never play international football again.

“If we qualify, I'll have camps straight after the A-League and these guys will have at least 20 matches and then they get the experience of playing in the Olympics.

"And then you look at August, 2008, and they're ready for the Socceroos. Some are ready now.”

Quizzed on how many, Arnold replied, “I'd say five. Maybe not starting members but in the squad.”

Olyroo striker Mark Bridge told au.fourfourtwo.com the comment shows Arnold's “faith in the squad."

He added: "It makes you very happy. It's the first time I've heard it.”

Bridge said it's been a tough qualification schedule: “It's the first time we've qualified through Asia, with all the travelling we've done.

"If we qualify, it'd be an achievement.”

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