Uncapped Jeggo named in Socceroos squad

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Ange Postecoglou has made three changes for Australia's next round of World Cup qualifiers as they look to take another step towards Russia.

Uncapped midfielder James Jeggo has been called up to the Australia squad for the World Cup qualifiers with Saudi Arabia and Japan. 

Jeggo's inclusion is one of three changes made to the squad by Ange Postecoglou, with defender Bailey Wright and winger Craig Goodwin also selected.

"We've made a couple of slight tweaks to the squad in line with our mantra of selecting players who are in form and fitness and we'd like to have a good look at Craig Goodwin and James Jeggo, who have started their seasons well in Europe," Postecoglou said.

"When the draw was released we acknowledged that this window was a real challenge with a very tough away game followed by the clash with Japan at home but that doesn't mean we stray from the way we prepare ourselves for every match.
 
"These two games come pretty quickly after the two matches we played against Iraq and the UAE and we face similar challenges against tough opposition but we are confident in our processes and planning."