Australia's Jamie MacLaren scores one of three goals for Hibernian against Rangers on the weekend. Photo: Kirk O''Rourke/PA

Soccer

Shock omissions in trimmed Socceroos World Cup squad

Defender Bailey Wright and in-form Hibernian hitman Jamie Maclaren are the biggest names to be culled from Bert van Marwijk’s Socceroos squad for the World Cup.

Soccer

Cahill could still be Socceroos' World Cup X-factor

Socceroos coach Bert van Marwijk has stamped talisman Tim Cahill and uncapped teenage gun Daniel Arzani as players who can “make a difference” at the World Cup.

Soccer

Socceroos to meet Colombia pre-World Cup

The Socceroos will play world No.13 Colombia in a London friendly on March 27 as part of World Cup preparations.

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Manton St Tales: All we want is something we can't have

Will the new year bring new hope for Australian soccer? Paul Marcuccitti isn’t convinced it will – but hope springs eternal!

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Put the kettle on and watch the pot

It’s cheesy, twee and every bit as compelling as a lotto draw – but it’s also the prelude to the world’s biggest sporting contest. Paul Marcuccitti explains the ups and downs of this week’s FIFA World Cup Final Draw – and why the Socceroos’ road to Russia could still hold a few significant potholes.