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Holger Osiek has announced the Socceroos squad for the upcoming clash against Saudi Arabia in Melbourne at AAMI Park, with the squad containing a number of surprises for the Australian clash, including the selection of Harry Kewell.
The squad was expected to contain a number of A-League based players due to the nature of the game being in Australia while the major leagues around the world continue.
However, veteran goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer has been called up into the side, as with captain Lucas Neill.
Midfielder Mark Bresciano has ended his self-imposed break from international soccer with inclusion in the Australian squad to take on Saudi Arabia in a World Cup qualifier in Melbourne next week.
Bresciano, who now plays his club football for Al Nasr in the United Arab Emirates, has not represented the Socceroos since the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa.
The bolters into the 19-man squad include Michael Marrone, Erik Paartalu, and Michael Thwaite, while Nick Carle, Brett Emerton, Mark Milligan, and Matt Ryan have made the squad.
“This match is as important as any match we play to further build on what we have achieved so far,” said Osieck.
“Each match we play is a chance for players to prove themselves and their position in the squad.
“The players included from the A-League will get a closer look throughout the camp and I will make up my mind if I play them from our sessions.”
The Socceroos will assemble in Melbourne from Sunday before their final Group D match against Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, 29 February 2012 at AAMI Park.
Full Socceroos squad to take on Saudi Arabia at 8:30pm* on Wednesday February 29th. (*FIFA have confirmed change to the kick-off time to 8:30pm)
M.Bresciano
A.Brosque
N.Carle
D.Carney
B.Emerton
H.Kewell
M.Marrone
M.Milligan
L.Neill
J.North
S.Ognenovski
E.Paartalu
M.Ryan
A.Sarota
M.Schwarzer
M.Spiranovic
A.Thompson
M.Thwaite
J.Troisi
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