Bunch_of_hacks said:

Need to be capping him, Overy, G Okon, Chipperfield, skoko and Arena asap to prevent another Seric, Simunic, Ergic, Golum, Dykes, Triantis and Segecic situation.

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As much as I'd like to cap all these guys, we have to realise most of them will do a Volpato and wait to see how their careers progress first. I imagine Skoko and Chipperfield will make a decision during the coming World Cup cycle, though whether they switch in time for the Asian Cup is another story. Chipperfield could definitely bring something different out wide for the tournament in Saudi Arabia. Paul Okon Jr. might also look at switching after the World Cup for the chance to link up with his brother in midfield. Arena is the one I don't see committing anytime soon—he'll probably wait until post-2030.

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hogie said:

As much as I'd like to cap all these guys, we have to realise most of them will do a Volpato and wait to see how their careers progress first. I imagine Skoko and Chipperfield will make a decision during the coming World Cup cycle, though whether they switch in time for the Asian Cup is another story. Chipperfield could definitely bring something different out wide for the tournament in Saudi Arabia. Paul Okon Jr. might also look at switching after the World Cup for the chance to link up with his brother in midfield. Arena is the one I don't see committing anytime soon—he'll probably wait until post-2030.

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Overy already been in the squad for a friendly just wasnt selected so his heart is there just need to be smart and cap before scotland sniff around ala Dykes.

As far as the others are concerned, it doesnt appear theres been any attempt to cap them yet!

Only really Arena and the Chelsea lad i can see as holding out for italy or england. For Skoko, G Okon and Chipperfield youd imagine they have a big pull emotionally to play for the roos given their fathers.

Chipperfield is already 22 and been in the swiss league for awhile now. If they rated him youd imagine they would have capped him already. They also have their strongest squad ever so i doubt hes getting capped soon, as such the socceroos could be a big opportunity for him. Hes in their under21 squad and becomes ineligible in mid 2027 after after the under 21 euros are held, so perhaps he'll stay with them until then and then change allegiance after.

Theres 2 names missing from this list ..

Rafael Rech
Giogios Okkas

We've learned the hard way and wasted plenty of chances to cap players who are obviously a big chance at making it. We've got to cap them in A games.

Too long have we gone with a senior 11 against Bangladesh when we should be sorting our future. This isn't someone with a weak case but many of the very solid names listed by others.