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October 29th 2009 @ 1:58am
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Sterjovski rues the Socceroos recall that got away
Star Perth Glory striker Mile Sterjovski has revealed a niggling ankle complaint denied him a dream Socceroos recall earlier this month.
Sterjovski and fellow Glory teammates Jacob Burns and Chris Coyne have been left out in the cold by national coach Pim Verbeek since the trio ended their careers abroad in order to play in the [...]
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