Like to see this in practice as well. The more time the back three get together, the better. The dynamic between Toure, Irankunda and Volpato needs to be tried to see if that is an option in certain game situations. I view Devlin, and Yengi as the most important players to get 45 minutes into...

I would get Devlin on for Irvine

A friendly with unlimited subs. Get the guns off and let the fringe players audition for a spot in the squad.60 minutes is the time...

Saw an astute post regarding player numbers. Must be 1-26 for the WC. For those that read into todays listing - Beach (#28), Velupillay (#34), Trewin (#36), Mabil (#38)

Well didn't expect that...

Seemingly both Mitch and Josh were born in Melbourne. The family moved to HK when Mitch was young before returning to Oz. Mitch was at the Victory academy before moving to the US college system, which led to his drafting by the Rapids. His mother has Indonesian heritage, hence why that nation...

I believe his 16 year old brother, Joshua is playing high school football in the US. He has already been on training camps with the HK U17 and U20. Just called up to the HK U23 for a camp next week. He must be pretty impressive. Was born in Melbourne.

At least our treatment of dual nationals has been consistent. Fly Suto to Australia for two friendlies, doesn't get a minute. Fly him to a training camp for less than a week, then cut. Leonard and Stensness were in the same batch of arrivals, but given their circumstances, different scenario.

A bit surprised by those released. Would have thought Robertson and Duke would have been there. Assuming that means O'Neill is fit enough and the backup striker is now between Velupillay, Borello and Tete. Rules out Karacic, Balard and Juric I imagine.

I have been underwhelmed to be honest. His first year out of the youth league, sure has racked up some minutes and is playing at a reasonable level, however has managed only 1 goal and 2 assists this campaign. Was expecting enough to see him in the calculations for the WC. Will quite possibly...

Markus got hurt during an U19's game in March. Can't confirm the nature of his injury, just that he has been unavailable.

The released and retained lists have started to be published. Tyrese Francois released by Wigan and Jake Hollman had his contract mutually terminated. Both might be best served by resetting their careers in Australia.

Agree. Watching appearance data to see who isn't playing at their club. Tomi Juric missed out yesterday, possibly in transit??

Any word on where Princess Ibini and Anna Margraf have ended up??

Hmmm. Guessing his "venomous" post was directed to his club team. Probably promised game time leading up to the WC, which hasn't happened. Imagine he is still close to WC selection but the lack of club football doesn't help.

Not sure if anybody mentioned that Schalke (Dylan Leonard) have been promoted to the Bundesliga. Huge!!

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Just a reminder that Borges Rodrigues is on loan from Coventry, who just won promotion to the Premier League. By all reports he has had an outstanding loan period and is mentioned as an option for the WC squad. Will be an interesting 2-3 months for him!!

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.