is any one worried bout the depth of the socceroos squad post worldcup???
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_national_soccer_team
874669
Think they will m8. Not a big enough squad.
344234
I think they are going to be one of the more interesting teams to see this year. I am very interested to see them play as a whole come the end of next month when they are doing their "final tune-up matches". I mean, no one has seen our whole "A" team together in ages, so who knows what we can do. Personally, I think we will be in decent shape to fight for a chance to get out of the first round if we have all of our midfielders in health. *crosses fingers for Reyna and O'Brien to stay in shape* I think this year the US will have make you once again proud of them!^^
358412
Yes they have. The squad will be picked in early May. But you can expect these players to be called up:\n\nGoalies: David James, Paul Robinson, Robert Green\n\nDefenders: John Terry, Jaime Carragher, Rio Ferdinand, Gary Neville, Ledley King, Ashley Cole, Wayne Bridge.\n\nThe last spot I am guessing will be a toss up between Sol Campbell, Jonathan Woodgate, or Philip Neville.\n\nMidfielders: Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard, David Beckham, Joe Cole, Shaun Wright-Phillips, Kieran Richardson, Scott Parker, Jermaine Jenas.\n\nForwards: Wayne Rooney, Michael Owen, Peter Crouch.\n\nThe last forward spot will probably be filled by James Beattie, Robbie Fowler, Darren Bent, or Jermaine Defoe.\n\n\nThe link below will show you all the hopefuls.
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I believe the USA can win the World Cup this year.  Noone is writing us off this time around.  We are ranked in the top 10 by FIFA.  To go along with our ranking, we have some of the best goalkeeping in the world (Keller, Howard, and a number of MLS keepers like Reis and Hartman).  We have a solid defense with Bocanegra, Onyewu, Hejduk, and Pope (and maybe even Pablo Mastroeni).  World-class midfielders in Landon Donovan and DaMarcus Beasley will be stepping onto the pitch (not to mention the solid job players like Kerry Zavagnin put forth each and every time they take the field).  Up top, we have the emergence of Taylor Twellman in the international game and the return of Eddie Johnson to the fold.  We have a coach in Bruce Arena who, I believe, if he leaves after the tournament, should get a top-flight European league job next fall (Malcolm Glazer hiring Bruce Arena at ManU if Sir Alex Ferguson were to leave?  A long shot maybe, but intriguing.).  Add to that, one of Italy's best players, Francesco Totti, recently went down with a serious injury and will be out until at least May.  Even if he does come back for the tournament, will he be at full strength?  Ghana's midfielder Laryea Kingston will also miss the tournament through suspension.  While we have a tough road to travel both in our group and with the possibility of Brazil lurking in the round of 16, I believe the USA has the ability to take on the world's best and win it all.
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Hey lol! I felt sad too and I'm English! I was quite depressed when they went out :( ( I also had them in our World Cup sweep:D) I think its because of all the injuries, that hampered their playing ability. Shame really as they did have some really good players, Nedved, Rosicky :D, to name a few. Also Koller and Baros shame they got injured :'(
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I'm of the opinion they can get past the first round for the following reasons:\n\n(1) Two of their main players, Viduka and Kewell, have both had excellent seasons so far, Viduka is scoring for fun at the moment and Harry K is playing towards his potential at my beloved Liverpool.  The rest of the team is not bad.\n\n(2) Although Brazil is the worry in their group, Japan and Croatia should not be big threats, especially not Japan.  Clearly, they will be fighting for 2nd place in the group but they should be able to achieve that - it all depends on their preparations for the tournament.\n\nI can't see them progressing any further than that though.
1044619
No, I dont think they are solid enough at the back, any good team such as argentina will open up their defence with ease, also they're not playing like the Brazil we know and they keep playing under-performers like Ronaldo. they wont win it this year
819674
not yet. though they were GREAT in the youth cup, maybe they need a year or two. Just in time for the world cup too!
717764
young or old doesnt really matter ...will they deliver or not ..thats the bottomline !klinsmann is confident on that since he's probably more comfortable managing youngsters ..same goes for SCHOLL
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no they cannot.\nthey are really in need of a good striker and a good goal keeper. Rest all is ok.
993531
Vieri was scratched from the team because he underwent major knee surgery. I wouldnt say that the current starters are better but Gilardino and Toni are big guys with excellent scoring touches. Also, dont forget that they have 3 awesome scorers that can come off the bench in Inzaghi, Del Piero, and Iaquinta. The team is deep enough where they can survive without Vieri
563157
Looks pretty strong around. especially in defense, midfield, and wings. only problem i feel is that there in no defensive midfielder in the team. they tried Ledley king in the friendly against Argentina and it worked, but unfortunately he is in injured. beckam was tried with disastrous results against northern Ireland and Denmark both games they lost.\n    i don't like the sound of peter crouch upfront,i somehow dint like him.they should have given chance to Defoe or bent in his place. hope fully Owen will be fit to start and Rooney by 2nd round or quarters. i hope they go all the way, they are in easier group, and you cannot say what will happen in the knock out phase.
438752
yeah mate, i reckon it will stay this way for a while until the big wigs can think up another bloody team. Maybe one from Ethiopia? Jks. seeya
507497
I will all depend on how the new coach works with his players, and if he can produce a better game plan then his opponents. For a world cup, you need the team to be peaking around the semi finals and keep the momentum for the final, whilst still being competitive during the group stage and quarter finals.\nI.M.H.O. If Australia choose to kick the ball, and go for points from the boot, as opposed to running the ball, and going for points from tries, then our chances will be very slim indeed.\nIf George Gregan is at the scrum base, then we are going to have a very hard time of it, as he is too slow it releasing the ball for his backs.  This is half the reason Stephen Larkham has been injured so many times.
762342
Some of us have to work!!  Didn't I just ask the same question last night?\n\nAnyway, With our lack of firepower, it seems I may actually be playing because, Fernandez (assault) , Wales(used to play for jambos so has to miss 3/4 of games due to niggling long term injury) and Big P ishi N ishi ( suspended, thank god!) are all missing and I'm next in line!!!\n\nSo with me and wee Naisy up front, I'll say, we will bag one each and draw 2-2!
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NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!\n\nAZ, SF & Det are all gonna' stop playing hard, and checking out the youngsters very soon.