Mark Schwarzer and Tony Popovic say Australia are capable of qualifying from their World Cup group.
They have one of the most star-studded squads in Russia,but their notoriously slow starts at major tournaments could bode well for the Aussies.
Tim Cahill is amazed to be mentioned among the greats of World Cup scorers,but the record-holding Socceroo still has work to do in Russia.
The transfer costs of a likely XI to face Australia in their tournament opener value France at more than one thousand million Australian dollars.
Tim Cahill needs just one goal in Russia to join an elite group of men,headed by Pele.
Mile Jedinak has been assured he will remain the side's skipper but has not been guaranteed a starting spot for the World Cup.
Massimo Luongo is no longer the fresh-faced Socceroos new boy. At 25 the midfielder knows that looking good is one thing,but getting points is preferred.
It seemed unthinkable just six months ago,but Andrew Nabbout looks to be in the box seat to lead the line against France.
Manchester United's Paul Pogba is almost certain to start France's World Cup opener against Australia,boss Didier Deschamps has confirmed.
The Australian team have landed safely in Kazan,their home base and site of their World Cup opener with France.
A snapshot guide to each of the 32 nations,making up eight groups,at this year's soccer World Cup in Russia.