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Trent Sainsbury is fully focused on the task at hand.

Sainsbury's France warning

Trent Sainsbury was nine years old when the Caltex Socceroos registered their first and only win over France. The defender was running around at Armadale Junior Soccer Club when Clayton Zane handed Frank Farina’s Australia a shock 1-0 win over the reigning World and European c

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Mathew Ryan's advice to Caltex Socceroos' teammates

Mathew Ryan was one of the youngest goalkeepers at the FIFA World Cup™ in Brazil. But four years on, the dependable Brighton and Hove Albion number one will be the bedrock of Bert van Marwijk’s side in Russia. After accruing a wealth of experience following his tournament d

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Day 23 Wrap: Thousands greet Caltex Socceroos at Russia training

The Caltex Socceroos have enjoyed their first training session in Kazan in front of thousands of local fans as the FIFA World Cup™ opener against France looms just days away. Plus striker Jamie Maclaren has spoken of the confidence growing within the camp, with the group’s win

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Day 22 Wrap: Caltex Socceroos enjoy first day at World Cup™ base

Having touched down at Kazan International Airport in the early afternoon, the Caltex Socceroos have today taken time to settle into their new tournament base. ANALYSIS: The two changes that sparked Caltex Socceroos' friendly win READ: Arzani prompts 'million dollar questio

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Arzani 'absolutely buzzing' after Hungary cameo

Caltex Socceroos’ forward Daniel Arzani says he’s ‘absolutely buzzing’ after netting his first senior international goal in the side's 2-1 friendly win over Hungary overnight. The 19-year-old was handed just his second ever cap when he arrived into the fray in the 73rd minute

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Jedinak focused on Hungary, not battle for places

Skipper Mile Jedinak says no one in the Caltex Socceroos’ squad is distracted by uncertainty over the starting line-up as Australia prepares to tackle Hungary tomorrow morning. READ: Day 20 Wrap: Hungary preparation in full swing WATCH: Cahill's perfect recreation of Nether

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Jedinak focused on Hungary, not battle for places

Skipper Mile Jedinak says no one in the Caltex Socceroos’ squad is distracted by uncertainty over the starting line-up as Australia prepare to tackle Hungary tomorrow morning. READ: Day 20 Wrap: Hungary preparation in full swing WATCH: Cahill's perfect recreation of Netherl

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Opponent Watch: Inside Peru's revolution

In today's Opponent Watch, we take a look at Peru's remarkable footballing turnaround, France register a minor triumph and a Premier League star is ruled out. READ: Day 20 Wrap: Hungary preparation in full swing WATCH: Cahill's perfect recreation of Netherlands classic

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Opponent Watch: Inside Peru's revolution

In today's Opponent Watch, we take a look at Peru's remarkable footballing turnaround, France register a minor triumph and a Premier League star is ruled out. READ: Day 20 Wrap: Hungary prepartion in full swing WATCH: Cahill's perfect recreation of Netherlands classic R

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What Van Bommel Said: Assistant Coach on tactics, fitness and Hungary

Caltex Socceroos Assistant Coach Mark van Bommel fronted the media alongside captain Mile Jedinak at this morning’s press conference at the Groupama Arena in Budapest. Van Bommel discussed Australia's FIFA World Cup™ preparations, offered some tournament insight and revealed w

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Van Bommel hints at Caltex Socceroos' World Cup approach

Caltex Socceroos Assistant Coach Mark van Bommel says fans can expect a fearless approach from Australia when the FIFA World Cup™ gets underway in under a week’s time. Van Bommel has been working tirelessly alongside Head Coach Bert van Marwijk to prepare the Caltex Socceroos

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Day 20 Wrap: Van Bommel's wisdom and a surprise visitor

After arriving in the Hungarian capital yesterday, the Caltex Socceroos have finalised their preparations for tomorrow morning’s friendly against Hungary in Budapest. WATCH: Cahill's perfect recreation of Netherlands classic READ: Everything you need to know about Hungary f

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Ultimate Guide: France's enviable headache heading into FIFA World Cup

In 1998, France claimed their first FIFA World Cup™ on home soil. Now, Les Bleus enter the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ among the top contenders for the title as they face off against the Caltex Socceroos first up on 16 June in Kazan. Here's your Ultimate Guide to France, who are A

Defender Milos Degenek enjoys a lighter moment.

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Why Hungary friendly will be special for Milos Degenek

Budapest’s Groupama Arena will resemble a Degenek family reunion when the Caltex Socceroos take on Hungary in their final pre-tournament friendly on Sunday morning. READ: Everything you need to know about Hungary READ: Day 19 Wrap: Caltex Socceroos arrive in Budapest WAT

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Day 19 Wrap: Caltex Socceroos arrive in Budapest

The Caltex Socceroos have arrived in Budapest as preparations for Sunday morning’s final pre-FIFA World Cup™ friendly continue to heat up. Bert van Marwijk’s side took part in one final Antalya training session in the morning before arriving in Hungary in the afternoon. In