Ange Postecoglou Unveils Australia’s 30-Man Squad Ahead of Final Selections
Australia’s newly appointed head coach, Ange Postecoglou, has revealed his initial squad of 30 players as he begins to shape his team for the upcoming international fixtures. The Australian national team finds itself in Group B for the upcoming tournament, alongside heavyweights Spain, the Netherlands, and Chile.
The squad, which will be refined in the coming weeks as Postecoglou finalizes his selections, includes a blend of experienced internationals and promising talents from various European and domestic leagues. The list spans all positions, from goalkeepers to forwards, as the coach works to identify the best combination to face formidable opponents in the tournament.
Goalkeepers:
Mat Ryan (Club Brugge)
Mitch Langerak (Borussia Dortmund)
Eugene Galekovic (Adelaide United)
Mark Birighitti (Newcastle Jets)
Defenders:
Michael Good (Dundee United)
Jason Davidson (Heracles Almelo)
Matthew Spiranovic (Western Sydney Wanderers)
Luke Wilkshire (Dynamo Moscow)
Ivan Franjic (Brisbane Roar)
Bailey Wright (Preston North End)
Alex McGowan (Shandong Luneng)
Nikolai Wilkinson (Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
Midfielders:
Josh Brillante (Newcastle Jets)
Oliver Bozanic (Lucerne)
Mark Bresciano (Al Gharafa)
James Holland (Austria Vienna)
Mile Jedinak (Crystal Palace)
James Milligan (Melbourne Victory)
Thomas Vidosic (Sion)
Leijs Sarota (Utrecht)
Matt McKay (Brisbane Roar)
James Troisi (Atalanta)
Massimo Luongo (Swindon)
Forwards:
Tim Cahill (New York Red Bulls)
Josh Kennedy (Nagoya Grampus)
Mathew Leckie (Frankfurt)
Tommy Oar (Utrecht)
Tom Rogic (Celtic)
Craig Halloran (Fortuna)
Adam Taggart (Newcastle Jets)
Postecoglou, who took over the Australian job following the departure of former coach Holger Osieck, is tasked with leading the Socceroos to success at the international stage. With the tournament approaching, the squad’s preparations will intensify, with the coach eager to finalize his team for the challenging group stage that includes some of the world’s most talented footballing nations.
In his debut stint as Australia’s head coach, Postecoglou has already emphasized the importance of building a youthful, dynamic squad, as well as fostering a strong, competitive spirit throughout the team. The 30 players selected will now compete for places in the final 23-man roster, with Postecoglou keen to assess each player’s performance and readiness for the high-stakes matches ahead.
As the Socceroos embark on their journey in Group B, the expectations are high for Postecoglou’s side, with a tough battle against Spain, the Netherlands, and Chile set to test the resolve and skill of Australia’s revamped squad.
