'When the Cricket World Cup is on, you don’t see Federation Square (in Melbourne) like it is and pubs like they are, or if it’s rugby union, rugby league or anything.'
Date published: Wednesday 30th November 2022 8:49 -Australia boss has said his players are the “new golden generation” after their stunning victory against Denmark to reach the last 16 of the World Cup.
Manager Arnold believes his current crop should now be held in similar esteem and singled out Scotland-born Stoke centre-back Souttar for special praise.“When the Cricket World Cup is on, you don’t see Federation Square like it is and pubs like they are, or if it’s rugby union, rugby league or anything.
“There will be some hangovers and some joy with the Australian fans,” continued Arnold. “It’s remarkable.“There’s so much belief in that boy. I know his mentality is so strong. And I tell you what, if I was a Premier League club, I’d be banging on the door real quick, he’s that good.”Matching the green-and-golden generation of 2006 is a stunning achievement for this Australia team
News of that development had barely had time to filter through to the Al Janoub Stadium before Melbourne City forward Leckie ran almost half the length of the pitch to finish in style. “We’re all super stoked, everyone was buzzing , screaming a lot of nonsense, so much emotion,” he said.
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