The red-hot Birmingham City midfielder is coming off the best week of his nascent career - and with Aaron Mooy and Tom Rogic injured,the timing is perfect for the Socceroos.
A Saudi court sentenced women's rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul to five years in prison,in a trial that has drawn international condemnation.
Saudi Arabia pulled off a last-gasp 2-1 win over Egypt as the two sides departed from Russia,adding to the misery of Egypt's prolific striker Mohamed Salah.
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Juan Antonio Pizzi says he has no regrets about his team's unsuccessful World Cup campaign which started with a 5-0 hammering by hosts Russia.
Tunisia coach Nabil Maaloul apologised to his team's fans after their 5-2 World Cup defeat to Belgium on Saturday.
The South Americans are guarding against complacency before Wednesday's second Group A clash.
Finally let loose after a year-long diet of friendlies,hosts Russia roared their World Cup intent to the rafters with a 5-0 win over Saudi Arabia.
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