Generation next highlights Socceroos squad for opening World Cup qualifier

  • Uncapped Harry Souttar called up to 23-man squad
  • Just three A-League players included for Kuwait game

Australia’s next generation of football talent has been given the nod to start the Socceroos path to the 2022 World Cup. Coach Graham Arnold has picked 12 players with 10 caps or less to their name in his 23-man squad for the opening qualifier against Kuwait on 10 September.

Scottish-born defender Harry Souttar is the only uncapped player in the squad, with Brandon Borrello, Ajdin Hrustic and goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne all boasting just one cap each. On the other end of the experience scale, captain Mark Milligan has ended doubts about his ongoing international career with the 34-year-old named in what will be his 80th appearance for the national team.

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