The equation is simple for Graham Arnold’s men against world No.10 Denmark on Thursday morning: Win, and they’ll equal Australia’s best finish at a World Cup by confirming their spot in the next round. Lose, and the dream is over.
The equation is simple for Graham Arnold’s men against world No.10 Denmark on Thursday morning : win, and they’ll equal Australia’s best finish at a World Cup by confirming their spot in the next round.GettyDraw, and they still might make it - but not if Tunisia can spring an upset over France, who have already qualified for the knockout stage and could rest their best players in a match of zero consequence for them.
It only took one result for Rowles, 24, to become addicted to the adrenaline rush that comes with winning at the World Cup.“I don’t think any of the boys want to experience a different feeling to what that was. You could see around the change room after the game just how together we all were and how positive we all were,” he said.
“I’m sure professional footballers in general wouldn’t approach a World Cup game, I don’t think, with any kind of lax mindset,” he said. The second-placed team in Group D will face the winners from Group C - Argentina, Poland or Saudi Arabia. Every member of the squad trained on Sunday at the Aspire Academy, although it was a very light, recovery-focused session for those with the most minutes under their belts.The return of Ajdin Hrustic off the bench is an indicator the Italy-based midfielder might finally be ready to start, but with the Socceroos tackling their second four-day turnaround in a row, there may be a need for fresh legs beyond him, especially coming off such a gruelling contest.
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