Can Australia make an impact at Russia 2018 under new coach Bert van Marwijk? Here's a look at how the Socceroos shape up. Socceroos midfielder Jackson Irvine hails "leader" Tim Cahill as the veteran has been included in the preliminary Australia World Cup 2018 squad. Socceroos' Josh Brilliante believes new coach Bert Van Marwijk is creating a fresh culture for Australia ahead of the World Cup. The ESPN panel in London are skeptical of Australia ahead of the World Cup with Bert van Marwijk's defensive mindset and an aging squad. Australia's lack of World Cup experience will be put to the test in Russia, though defender Trent Sainsbury prefers to think of the squad having "untapped potential." Bert van Marwijk's side are upping their preparations in a pre-tournament camp in Antalya, Turkey. Underlining the scale of the task ahead, just seven players in the 26-man group have experience at the global event. They are Tim Cahill, Mile Jedinak and Mark Milligan, who have multiple appearances, and Mathew Leckie, Mat Ryan, Massimo...from ESPN FC News https://ift.tt/2IGmwx3
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