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The Latest Breaking News from Tony Popovic

Who is James Overy? Manchester United starlet could get shock World Cup call

Red Devils starlet yet to make senior Old Trafford debut but has been fast-tracked at international level

Evening Standard

Why Socceroos boss turned to Man Utd teen

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has called up 18-year-old Manchester United defender James Overy, who is now in contention to push for a World Cup berth.

AAP

Manchester United prodigy James Overy in frame for Socceroos World Cup squad

The 18-year-old has emerged as a contender to make Australia’s World Cup squad next year, even though he is yet to play a competitive senior match

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Manchester United teenager James Overy handed shock Socceroos call-up

17-year-old defender named in first Australia squad as Jackson Irvine and Riley McGree return from injury for friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia

The Guardian - AU

Teenager, key names among big Socceroos squad changes

Two crucial Socceroos return for friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia while a teen sensation is among those earning a maiden call-up.

AAP

Victory stars buoyed by Socceroos' open door

Melbourne Victory pair Jason Davidson and Denis Genreau know Socceroos coach Tony Popovic is watching the A-League Men and has an open mind on his squad.

AAP

Gun defender adds to Socceroos' mounting injury woes

The Socceroos' injury toll continues to mount ahead of friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia with defender Alessandro Circati suffering a sprained ankle.

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'I can't fathom that': Coach's Socceroos non-negotiable

Coach Tony Popovic says the Socceroos have gone away from their DNA as a team in regards to physicality and need to recapture that.

AAP

Popovic focused on being 'the best coach I can be'

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic is contracted until the end of Australia's World Cup campaign and is somewhat reluctant to talk about what comes after that.

AAP

‘Why do we have to wait?’: Tony Popovic puts no limits on what Socceroos can achieve

The Australia head coach insists the time is now for the emerging side to rise above expectations and ‘go very far’ at a men’s World Cup

The Guardian - AU

'Why not do it now?' Socceroos boss wants new WC ground

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has challenged his team to do something special at next year's World Cup and make a deep run.

AAP

Key A-League issue hampering players making Euro 'jump'

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic believes the shorter A-League Men season contributes to players battling with injuries when they make the jump to Europe.

AAP

Socceroos boss ready to test new faces in key games

As the Socceroos intensify their build-up to the World Cup, coach Tony Popovic wants to test some different players against Colombia and Venezuela.

AAP

Star defender's hamstring a concern for Socceroos

The Socceroos will nervously await the results of scans on Jordan Bos's hamstring injury, but are relishing Jackson Irvine's return to the pitch.

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Socceroos lock in Sth American opponents for WC prep

The Socceroos have locked in two South American opponents for the November international window as they ramp up World Cup preparations.

AAP

World Cup ace, star signing embrace selection squeeze

Craig Goodwin says he needs to deliver for Adelaide United if he wants a Socceroos recall, Jason Davidson knows he has his work cut out to reach the World Cup.

The Guardian - AU

A-League Men ready for football to shine in World Cup year amid backroom budgeting

Off-field issues are ever-present but players in Australia’s domestic league take to the field in its 21st season with an added motivator

The Guardian - AU

Outline of World Cup-ready Socceroos becoming clearer by the game under Tony Popovic

The undefeated streak may have ended, but Australia’s first loss under this coach against USA confirms they’re set on the right path

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Haji Wright scores twice as USA come back from a goal down to see off Australia

World Cup 2026 hosts USMNT defeat Socceroos 2-1 in Colorado after Jordan Bos opened the scoring in the 19th minute

AAP

Popovic takes positives out of first Socceroos defeat

The Socceroos have suffered a 2-1 loss to the United States, marking their first defeat in the 12 matches since Tony Popovic took over the reins.

AAP

Socceroos boss wants World Cup hopefuls to surprise him

There is no bigger carrot in football than the World Cup and Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has urged players to make his squad selection a headache.

The Guardian - AU

Socceroos riding wave of momentum towards more favourable World Cup draw

Australia in race with South Korea, Ecuador and Austria for spot in pot 2 as they aim to stretch a seven-match winning streak in United States friendly

AAP

More than pride on line in Socceroos' US World Cup prep

The Socceroos' friendly against the United States is huge for their World Cup preparation, while a positive result could be big in terms of their draw.

AAP

Cool-headed Socceroo ready to protect Irankunda

Socceroos defender Alessandro Circati expects teams to keep trying to get under Nestory Irankunda's skin, but says his teammates will protect him.

AAP

'Stingy' Socceroos set sights on taking down Canada

The Socceroos are on a 10-match unbeaten run under coach Tony Popovic, but they'll receive a huge test when they take on Canada and the US over the coming week.

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