How the Socceroos rated in their gallant 2-1 loss to Les Bleus.
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The veteran Socceroo captain Mile Jedinak will,after all,lead the national team when it takes on France in an hour's time.
Peru's long-awaited return to the World Cup could turn sour against Denmark on Saturday if they cannot keep playmaker Christian Eriksen in check.
France captain Hugo Lloris highlighted the need for Les Bleus to match the Socceroos in the physical battle before playing to their strengths.
The veteran Socceroos skipper looks to have failed in his attempt to convince coach Bert van Marwijk that he deserves a starting spot in the World Cup opener.
If Australia do not progress from their group in Russia,the second retirement,and far less glorious than Tim Cahill’s,should be the team nickname.
Bert van Marwijk has told the Socceroos to respect,but not fear,France. If they stick to their structures and believe in themselves they can cause an upset.
Louis Saha played with Tim Cahill for years at Everton. He thinks the Socceroos and Cahill have it in them to stun Les Bleus
Tim Cahill is focused purely on getting on the pitch and scoring in one of Australia's World Cup games so that he can join a band of legends.
Andrew Nabbout has emerged as stable for the Socceroos,being one of just four players to have started in every game under the tenure of Bert van Marwijk.