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Harry Kewell Fears The End Is Nigh
MELBOURNE Victory veteran Harry Kewell fears his Socceroo days may be nearing an end, and could face the prospect of being frozen out of Australia's World Cup campaign.
Pod: Rise Of The Underdogs
THIS week’s FourFourTwo Insider podcast charts the home-run A-League surges of underdogs Wellington and Newcastle, plus an on-form Perth.

Socceroos Pictures

Thailand v Australia Pics
Thailand v Australia Pics
All the match action as Australia secured their place in the next phase on the Road To Brazil 2014, albeit with an underwhelming 1-0 win against a very impressive Thailand side. Pics by Getty Images.
Socceroos Thai Training
Socceroos Thai Training
The Socceroos hit the paddock hard to try to ensure no repeat of the loss to Oman when they take on Thailand later today. Pics by Getty Images.
Australia Press Conference
Australia Press Conference
All the photos from the Socceroos press conference at the Royal Orchid Sheraton in Bangkok. Pics by Getty Images.
Oman v Australia Pics
Oman v Australia Pics
All the match action from Muscat as Oman welcomed Australia in the third round of 2014 World Cup qualifying through the AFC. Pics by Getty Images.
X-Factor Roos Camp Match
X-Factor Roos Camp Match
Holger Osieck and Aurelio Vidmar put their fringe and wannabe Roos through their paces at the talent camp squad match at Leichhardt today.

Roughly split into young and not so young, the younger side in the home strip won 2-0 with goals from Dimi Petratos and Adam Taggart.

Terry Antonis and Mitch Nichols watched from the stand, along with Han Berger, Spencer Prior and former Glory coach Dave Mitchell, now working for ESPN Asia.

Pics by Kevin Airs/www.words-and-pix.com

New Roos Talent Camp
New Roos Talent Camp
Holger Osieck has assembled a camp of wannabe and former/fringe Socceroos in Sydney to cast his eye over potential new recruits to the national team for the World Cup and the London 2012 Olympics. He put them through their paces in the blazing sunshine of Leichhardt Oval...but who will remain in the shadows at the end of it? Pics by Kevin Airs/www.words-and-pix.com
Australia v Oman Action
Australia v Oman Action
All the match action from the Socceroos' latest World Cup 2014 qualifer against Oman at ANZ Stadium in Sydney tonight. Pics by Getty Images.
First Glimpse Of Oman
First Glimpse Of Oman
On the eve of their crucial World Cup qualifier with the Socceroos we checked out ANZ Stadium for a look at how 2009 Gulf Cup winners Oman were looking ahead of tonight's clash. Plus pics from the Socceroos pre-match press conference. Pics by Aidan Ormond and Getty Images
Olyroos v UAE Qualifier
Olyroos v UAE Qualifier
All the match action from Hindmarsh Stadium in Adelaide as the Olyroos were held to a 0-0 draw by UAE in their opening London 2012 qualifier. Pics by Getty Images.
Matildas v South Korea Match Action
Matildas v South Korea Match Action
All the match action as the never say die Matildas came from behind to clinch a 2-1 win over South Kores in their final Olympic qualifier but it wasn't enough to take them to London 2012. Pics by Bryan Crawford.
Saudi Arabia v Australia Pics
Saudi Arabia v Australia Pics
All the match action from Australia's impressive 3-1 win ove Saudi Arabia in Dammam today. Pics by Getty Images.
Matildas v Japan 2012 Qualifier
Matildas v Japan 2012 Qualifier
Match action from the Matildas' 1-0 defeat against Japan as their third Olympic qualifier in their series of five in China. Pics by Getty Images.
Matildas v Thailand Pics
Matildas v Thailand Pics
All the match action from the Matildas' 2012 London Olympic qualifying match against Thailand in China. Pics by Getty Images.
Australia v Thailand Pics
Australia v Thailand Pics
All the match action from Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium as the Socceroos take on Thailand in their opening 2014 Fifa World Cup qualifier. Pics by Getty Images.
 

Socceroos Features

A Year To Remember - Matt McKay
LAST year, former Brisbane Roar captain Matt McKay played in an Asian Cup final, won the A-League double and moved to Scottish giants Rangers – how does all that feel then?!
The Green & Gold Future
FFA technical director Han Berger explains the progress of our National Curriculum.

Socceroos Vital Stats

Last team selection

(against Thailand, September 2011):

(gk) Mark Schwarzer 1
(c) Lucas Neill 2
Tim Cahill 4
Brett Emerton 7
Luke Wilkshire 8
Joshua Kennedy 9
Brett Holman 14
Carl Valeri 16
Matt McKay 17
Neil Kilkenny 19
Matt Spiranovic 22

Bench

(gk) Adam Federici 12
(gk) Nathan Coe 18
Michael Zullo 3
Rhys Williams 5
Sasa Ognenovski 6
Alex Brosque 10
James Troisi 11
Adam Sarota 13
Mile Jedinak 15
Luke DeVere 20
Mark Milligan 21
Robbie Kruse 23


 

CONFIRMED FIXTURES

2014 World Cup Qualifier

September 7 Saudi Arabia


 

FIFA RANKING

Current: 22

Highest: 14 (September, 2009)

Lowest: 92 (June 2000)

Out of Asian countries: 2


Most Capped Players
Mark Schwarzer (91), Brett Emerton (87),  Alex Tobin (87), Paul Wade (84), Tony Vidmar (76)

Highest Scorers
Damian Mori (29), John Aloisi (27), John Kosmina (25)

Socceroos Analysis

Fantasy Dreaming
Fantasy football: more than just a game
The Trouble With Tim
'Tim needs to remind himself he’s more than capable on the ball...'
Lesson (Re)Learned
Player surnames and pseudonyms should be completely removed from all kits. Make it mandatory. ...
My Favourite Year (A-League Edition)
Is there anything in a football fan's life better than the perfect season? Probably, but ...
Sign him up!
Asked which two players they were most looking forward to seeing in the 2009 Under-20 World Cup, ...
Socceroos... Fan Made?
This Sunday afternoon I will take pleasure in observing the hordes of bandwagoners, fairweathers ...
 
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