Australian Asian Cup Squad Announced

 

 

Ange Postecoglou has named his 23-man squad to play in the 2015 AFC Asian Cup. The inclusion of a more focused attacking element crucial to the squad according to Postecoglou.

‘”In any tournament going into it with the more attacking options you have – again going back to the World Cup, I thought it was an area we were pretty limited,” the 49-year-old said to theworldgame.com.au.

The inclusion of in-form A-League striker Nathan Burns is reward for a great start to the season for the Wellington Phoenix midfield/striker who has netted a league-topping 10 goals already this season.

“I’ve known Nathan [Burns] a long time, since I coached him in the Joeys,” Postecoglou said.

“I’ve always known he had the ability and he’s the type of player who’ll fit in with what we want to do but his form is compelling.”

The tournament, running from January 9 to 31, will open with hosts the Socceroos playing Kuwait in Melbourne.      

In their first test since the World Cup, the Socceroos will be keen to impress their home fans. 

“It’s been almost six months in the making since the FIFA World Cup,” Postecoglou said.

Postecoglou has a lot on the line after a disappointing World Cup in terms of results. His vision for the team is set to play out in the Asian Cup tournament and a good result will solidify his position as head coach.

Socceroos squad for AFC Asian Cup 2015 Australia

Name

Club, Country

A International Caps (Goals)

Terry ANTONIS

Sydney FC, Australia

3 (0)

Aziz BEHICH

Bursaspor, Turkey

7 (2)

Mark BRESCIANO

Al Gharafa, Qatar

81 (13)

Nathan BURNS

Wellington Phoenix, New Zealand

7 (0)

Tim CAHILL

New York Red Bulls, USA

76 (36)

Jason DAVIDSON

West Bromwich Albion F.C., England

13 (0)

Ivan FRANJIC

FK Torpedo Moskva, Russia

12 (0)

Eugene GALEKOVIC (gk)

Adelaide United, Australia

8 (0)

Chris HERD

Aston Villa, England

3 (0)

Mile JEDINAK

Crystal Palace FC, England

52 (6)

Tomi JURIC

Western Sydney Wanderers FC, Australia

5 (1)

Robbie KRUSE

TSV Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Germany

32 (3)

Mitchell LANGERAK (gk)

B.V. Borussia 09 Dortmund, Germany

5 (0)

Mathew LECKIE

FC Ingolstadt 04, Germany

16 (1)

Massimo LUONGO

Swindon Town FC, England

5 (0)

Matt McKAY

Brisbane Roar FC, Australia

50 (1)

Mark MILLIGAN

Melbourne Victory FC, Australia

33 (2)

Tommy OAR

FC Utrecht, Netherlands

20 (1)

Mat RYAN (gk)

Club Brugge KV, Belgium

13 (0)

Trent SAINSBURY

P.E.C. Zwolle, Netherlands

4 (0)

Matthew SPIRANOVIC

Western Sydney Wanderers FC, Australia

21 (0)

James TROISI

S.V. Zulte Waregem, Belgium

16 (1)

Alex WILKINSON

Jeonbuk Hyundai FC, Korea Republic

11 (0)

 

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