Bresciano fit to start Australia opener

Bresciano's preparations for a third World Cup finals appearance have been affected by an ongoing back problem but the 34-year-old has always maintained he would be ready for the clash against Chile in Cuiaba and was given the green light by Australia coach Ange Postecoglou on Thursday.

Postecoglou confirmed he had 'no doubt' about Bresciano's ability to play in Australia's opening match of Group B.

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