Birmingham City midfielder Neil Kilkenny is set to make his debut for the team after making one appearance for the Socceroos just prior to last year’s World Cup.

Also joining the squad are Hereford United defender Trent McClenahan, Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Nick Ward and striker David Williams of Danish club Brondby, all of whom have already appeared for the Olyroos during the current campaign.

Returning to the side after missing last week’s match against Jordan are Sydney FC defender Ruben Zadkovich, who has recovered from a toe injury, and Queensland Roar striker Dario Vidosic, who signed for Bundesliga outfit FC Nurnberg last week.

The squad also includes two players from outside the A-League with striker Jason Naidovski of the AIS again selected, while midfielder Philip Makrys of NSW Premier League club Bankstown City has been called into the squad for the first time.

Australia lie second in Group D on two points after a scoreless draw against Iran in Tehran followed by the 1-1 draw against Jordan last week in Adelaide. Saudi Arabia sit atop the group on six points with Iran and Jordan each on one point.

Sqaud List:
Leigh Broxham (Melbourne Victory), Mark Bridge (Newcastle Jets), Nathan Burns (Adelaide United), Adam D'Apuzzo (Newcastle Jets), Bruce Djite (Adelaide United), Ben Griffin (Queensland Roar), Troy Hearfield (Newcastle Jets), Neil Kilkenny (Birmingham City, England), Vince Lia (Melbourne Victory), Adrian Leijer (Melbourne Victory), Philip Makrys (Bankstown City, NSW), Trent McClenahan (Hereford United, England), Mark Milligan (Sydney FC), Jason Naidovski (AIS), Kristian Sarkies (Melbourne Victory), Nikolai Topor-Stanley (Sydney FC), Tando Velaphi (Perth Glory), Dario Vidosic (Queensland Roar), Danny Vukovic (Central Coast Mariners), Nick Ward (Brighton & Hove Albion, England, loan from QPR, England), David Williams (Brondby, Denmark), Ruben Zadkovich (Sydney FC)