Oar in buoyant mood ahead of Oz friendlies

The Socceroos will step up preparations for the 2015 Asian Cup - which they will host in January - with the pair of friendly clashes.

Australia impressed at this year's World Cup but ultimately lost all three matches in a hugely challenging group that included reigning champions Spain, semi-finalists Netherlands and Chile.

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