Bert van Marwijk has confirmed his starting side for Australia’s first match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, up against France.
Most notably, skipper Mile Jedinak has made the cut to start against the French despite some believing he was set to miss out.
Daniel Arzani has missed out on a spot in the starting side, but will have an opportunity to make his debut if substituted on.
Tim Cahill too has been named as a substitute.
Socceroos starters vs France
1. Mathew Ryan
5. Mark Milligan
7. Matthew Leckie
10. Robbie Kruse
11. Andrew Nabbout
13. Aaron Mooy
15. Mile Jedinak
16. Aziz Behich
19. Josh Risdon
20. Trent Sainsbury
23. Tom Rogic
Substitutes
12. Brad Jones
13. Danny Vukovic
2. Milos Degenek
6. Matthew Jurman
3. James Meredith
17. Daniel Arzani
22. Jackson Irvine
8. Massimo Luongo
4. Tim Cahill
9. Tomi Juric
14. Jamie Maclaren
21. Dimitri Petratos
Australia, your team is in!
⚽️ #FRAAUS
? Sat, 16 June 2018
⌚️ 8pm AEST
? Kazan Arena
? Live in Australia on @OptusSport and @TheWorldGame #GoSocceroos pic.twitter.com/QJDzdw6M8c— Socceroos (@Socceroos) June 16, 2018
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