Coach Tony Popovic recalls Jason Davidson and Fran KaracicSix players in line for Australia debut led by in-form Nectar Triantis
Tony Popovic has named a radically changed Socceroos squad for this month’s crunch World Cup qualifiers, axing striker Mitchell Duke and handing shock recalls to full-back duo Jason Davidson and Fran Karacic.
Amid a shortage of first-choice defenders, including Harry Souttar, Alessandro Circati and Jordy Bos, Popovic has had to delve deep into the Socceroos’ depth chart ahead of next Thursday’s clash with Indonesia in Sydney.
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