Socceroos Aim to Shake Off World Cup Underdog Tag

Australia coach Tony Popovic is assembling his squad in Florida ahead of the June 1 deadline for World Cup squad announcements. Popovic departs for pre-tournament preparations on Wednesday, with players joining as they conclude their club seasons.

The Socceroos boss has also provided a selection lifeline for Qatar 2022 hero Mat Leckie as he looks to prove his team can progress from one of the tournament's most difficult groups. syntagm.co.za