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Massimo Luongo celebrates with Robbie Kruse after scoring in the Asian Cup final against South Korea at Stadium Australia in 2015.Credit:Reuters

The imminent selection shapes as one of numerous important calls Arnold will make as he prepares the Socceroos to play Gareth Southgate’s England at London’s iconic venue. He then faces New Zealand,with the recently recovered Soccer Ashes on the line for the first time since 1954.

A name that won’t be on the team sheet is that of Tom Rogic,who has not figured in international calculations for some time but this week confirmed his retirement at the age of 30.

The former Celtic playmaker,long seen as one of Australia’s brightest talents,announced via Instagram he would prioritise his family after revealing his wife is expecting twins following “struggles and heartache with fertility treatment”.

“I have always been rather private with things in my personal life but I feel,given the significance,I think it is important for people to understand why and how I have made my decision,” said Rogic,who returned to Australia after being released by West Bromwich Albion.

Tom Rogic has announced his retirement.Credit:Getty

“Throughout the past seven years,my wife and I have been on an immensely challenging journey with fertility issues. After years of trying and many failed rounds of IVF,my wife and I were fortunate enough to welcome the birth of our daughter in 2021. I have loved every minute of being a dad and consider it my greatest achievement in life.

“After experiencing some more struggles and heartache with fertility treatment,we have recently received the amazing news that our family is growing and we will be expecting twins in 2024.

“Given our past and how hard we have fought for this,along with the challenges that will come with having twins and a two-year-old,now seems like the right time to give my focus and attention to what is the most important thing in my life – my family.”

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