Bailey Wright (2 starts, 1 substitute appearance) – 5.5: Bristol City defender Wright was at fault for Germany’s early dominance down the flank in game one, but battled back with a committed performance against Cameroon star Christian Bassogog. Wright came on as a late substitute against Chile following Sainsbury’s injury.

Milos Degenek (2 starts) – 5: Japan-based Degenek was at sea against Germany and at fault for Cameroon’s goal. He did however make some key interventions in the second game, and cleverly fouled Bassogog at a critical moment without catching the referee’s eye. Degenek was replaced by Ryan McGowan for the Chile match.

Aziz Behich

Aziz Behich (2 starts) – 4.5: Perhaps Australia’s worst player in Russia, Behich had no answers for Germany’s Julian Brandt and Joshua Kimmich in the first game. He was then uninspiring when his colleagues stepped up against Chile, and looked off the pace – although to his credit he was active all game. Behich leaves Russia with his starting place in grave doubt.

Alex Gersbach (1 start) – 7.5: Despite appearing in just one game, Norway-based Gersbach emerged as a real bright spot for the Socceroos in Russia. Playing in the challenging wingback position against physical Cameroon, the youngest player in the Australian squad excelled, defending calmly and winning a penalty. Expect big things ahead for this former Sydney FC player.

Mathew Leckie

Ryan McGowan (1 start) – 7: After Postecoglou decided he needed to refresh his back line ahead of the Chile game, China-based McGowan was thrown into the defence for the must-win clash in Moscow. Rather than being overawed by the occasion, McGowan played with authority against the fear-inspiring Chilean attack. He also gave blood for his country, requiring stitches for a late head-clash. McGowan did his future national team chances no harm with the single performance in Russia

Mathew Leckie (2 starts, 1 substitute appearance) – 6.5: One of the few Australians to shine in the opening loss to Germany, Leckie’s tireless work ethic was again on display. He was sloppy at times against Cameroon, but should have been awarded a penalty when dragged down in the box by Vincent Aboubakar. Leckie made an impact as a second-half substitute against Chile, bringing much-needed energy as the Socceroos began to tire.