Right you are. I believe they had two missed penalties (61,92). Not great given they have to also make up 4-5 goals on goal difference...

Nice list. Would add Arena as a smoky. From those names, Souttar, Bennie and Arena for me.

2-0 win is timely for Levante in their quest to avoid relegation

Agree, perhaps never Socceroo's but who knows. Suto didn't think he was either this time last year. Don't think Majok has played for South Sudan, a training camp call up. Glavan is a big boy (198cm) so brings a physical attribute up forward that we have often looked for. A few...

Good question. I have 30-40 players I track because I believe they are eligible for the Australian set-up, many of which are under the age of 20. Coincidentally I am cross-checking that list with Football Australia for accuracy. Some of the names that are playing at a reasonable senior level...

Quite surprised the forum has so many different views!! Here is my current squad, see what happens with injuries (Souttar) and availability (Arena). Still 5-6 spots that will be determined on form and "best fit" to the structure we deploy. GK – Ryan, Izzo, Gauci Def - Bos, Behich, Burgess...

Think he injured his shoulder over the weekend. Has a history of shoulder problems so fingers crossed. Shame, has done reasonably well since his move to Dundee United

Random one about Mitch Baker, who is a young forward that was drafted at #10 in the MLS last year. He has decided to return to Georgetown to finish his studies, he is a junior. Has gone on loan to Vermont Green, for whom he made his debut yesterday in the US Open Cup.

And last night... (apologies for any duplicate posting) Ryan Williams (India Seniors) started and score Adrian Segecic (Croatia U21) started Antonio Arena (Italy U19) started and scored brace Gianluca Okon (Italy U17) started

I was there Decentric, and yes, very disappointing crowd. A couple of thoughts/observations about the crowd: - beautiful night in Melbourne but it was a 8.10pm kick-off on a Tuesday. Would have scared away a few - that said, noticed a huge number of young kids there. Asking around seems a...

Out of curiosity, what is the cut-off to play U21's? Sega turned 21 last June??

The result of this next match is irrelevant. The coaching team really need to be close to understanding who is in our optimal WC squad, and as such need to ensure all these guys get decent minutes in a game of heavy rotation For me, - What is the Herrington/Degenek/Geria/Rowles hierarchy...

Last night... Liam Chipperfield started for Switzerland U21. Alexander Xie started for China U19 against Australia. Not 100% sure that he is eligible for Australia. He was living in Australia for a significant period of his childhood. Transfermarket has him dual listed. Currently plays for...

Jason Kodor was a used sub for Romania U20's overnight

Update from last night. Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli appeared for England U17's. Jetzen Lopez who appeared for the Australia U18's last year, is on a training camp with Chile U20's. For those unaware of him, recently turned 19 and playing for SC Braga U23's.

Agree. We often throw out the term "cap him". Plenty of football nations do just that. If a player is good enough to be called into a squad, giving him/her minutes is wise player management in the long term.

Another international break, which includes UEFA underage tournaments. Last night in the UEFA U17 qualifiers, Gianluca Okon-Engstler started and scored for Italy. William Millwood was a used sub for Serbia. UEFA U19 qualifiers. Antonio Arena started and scored for Italy. Cillian Tollett was...

There are at least 10 dual Croatia/Australia players born between 2004-2008 that are currently playing senior football or Juniori in Croatia

I believe two Aussie women have returned to Australia. Emily Roach. Stallion Laguna to South Melbourne. Keeley Brayshaw. Spartans to Lions FC.

JRB has been in Queensland for the past six months, not aware of him playing football though. Had a few reoccurring knee issues so may have retired. Randers are still listing Oli Jones as injured with a knee issue but seems to have been for over a year now Rech posted a picture after a...