The Socceroos have touched down in Sydney with a decent amount of time to prepare for the crucial World Cup qualifier against Uzbekistan on Wednesday. David Carney wants to face Wayne Rooney at the World Cup, Jason Culina has promised fans a night to remember on Wednesday and Scott Chipperfield has all but ruled out returning to Australia to play next season.

In the A-League, Newcastle Jets' defender Ljubo Milicevic is in Melbourne following a bust-up with coach Gary Van Egmond and Perth Glory are chasing former England striker Kevin Phillips.

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Four... things you must know about the week in football

Australia News
Ljubo Set To Quit Jets
EXCLUSIVE: Newcastle Jets' defender Ljubo Milicevic is in Melbourne following a bust-up with coach Gary Van Egmond and it's rumoured the former Socceroo won't return to the Hunter.

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Glory Admit: We Want Kevin
PERTH Glory coach Dave Mitchell has confirmed the club is aiming to secure former England striker Kevin Phillips for the upcoming Hyundai A-League season.

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Chippers: A Year Too Soon
SOCCEROO Scott Chipperfield has all but ruled out a return Australia and signing up to the A-League this season.

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Schwarz 'Made The Right Choice'
SOCCEROO Mark Schwarzer believes Fulham's success this season shows he was right to turn down offers from Bayern Munich and Juventus last summer.

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Australia News
Carney's World Cup Dream
THE PROSPECT of playing against former teammate Wayne Rooney at South African 2010 is firing up Socceroo David Carney ahead of Australia's' World Cup qualifier against Uzbekistan next Wednesday.

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Culina: A Night To Remember
HOMEWARD-BOUND Socceroo Jason Culina has promised fans a night to remember when Australian play Uzbekistan in next Wednesday's World Cup qualifier.

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FFA Tap Into ANZAC Spirit
FOOTBALL Federation Australia today announced a new annual event to emphasise the strong links between Australia and Turkey.

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Chippers Fires Basel Hat-trick
SOCCEROO Scott Chipperfield sent a message to potential suitors for his signature after firing a hat-trick in FC Basel's 5-0 win over FC Vaduz.

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