WC Qualifying Asia

Apostolis Giannou Australia forward Mathew Leckie is excited by the new faces in the national team camp ahead of their clash with Tajikistan.

Michael Jedinak Mile Jedinak has told Australia they cannot afford to be complacent in upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

Shinji Okazaki Afghanistan are unlikely to cause Japan too many problems in World Cup qualifying.

Matt McKay Australia have called upon Matt McKay as a replacement for injured midfielder Terry Antonis for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

Harry Redknapp Brad Smith was singled out by Harry Redknapp ahead of Australia's AFC World Cup qualifier at home to Jordan on Tuesday.

Michael Jedinak Mile Jedinak has been unable to train since last week's 7-0 victory over Tajikistan in Adelaide.

Nathan Burns Australia came unstuck in Jordan in October, beaten 2-0 in their Group B World Cup qualifier.

Vahid Halilhodžić It is first against second as Japan and Syria vie to qualify for the third round as Group E winners.

Harry Redknapp Mathew Ryan says the Socceroos are wary of falling into the same traps that saw them lose to Jordan last time around.

Lee Jeong-hyeop struck in injury time to give South Korea a dramatic win over Lebanon in World Cup qualifying.