Ante Milicic

The current assistant coach represents someone who’ll likely persist with Postecoglou’s style. He’s only 43 and ambitious but working against him is his only head coaching experience came in 2009 when player/coach of Sydney United. Otherwise he’s been assistant at Melbourne Heart, Western Sydney and Australia. Might work well as Popovic’s understudy if he’s available.

Gianni De Biasi

Experienced 61-year-old Italian who was reportedly approached by the FFA about the job earlier this year. De Biasi qualified Albania to their maiden European Championships in 2016 and was in the role for six years, so he has national team experience. Has had numerous roles in Italy and was appointed Alaves head coach in late September but the side are struggling in the drop zone in La Liga with 10 losses from 12 games this season.

Ronald Koeman

FFA have previously had a fascination with Dutch coaches, with the likes of Hiddink, Pim Verbeek as well as Dick Advocaat offered the top job. Koeman recently left Everton after a poor start to the 2017-18 season but had done well previously in his first season at Goodison Park, along with a good previous stint at Southampton. Vastly experienced with an impressive CV of ex-clubs, but has too often failed to last long.

Guus Hiddink

Could the Socceroos turn to Aussie Guus again? The 71-year-old Dutchman hasn’t managed since being Chelsea’s interim boss more than 12 months ago, with some success lifting the side from the bottom five to midtable. Hiddink was fired in his last national team job, as the Netherlands failed to reach Euro 2016. Reportedly recently declined an opportunity to work as South Korea technical director, where he had 2002 World Cup success.