Power trio return for Australia’s double shot

September 30, 2009

The Socceroos are taking advantage of the FIFA double break and have named a strong line-up for this month’s two home matches against the Netherlands and Oman.

Returning to the squad are Harry Kewell alongside new Everton clubmates Tim Cahill and Lucas Neill; all three omitted from the last squad that lost 3-1 to South Korea last month.

Also returning is Blackburn Rovers midfielder Brett Emerton, who underwent a knee reconstruction in January. The last time Emerton played, he netted two goals against Qatar in a World Cup Qualifier at in Brisbane last year.

The only new face is former Republic of Ireland U21 player Shane Lowry, who has chosen to progess his international career with the Socceroos.

Jason Culina and Craig Moore are the only representatives from the home country’s A League competition.

Australian Squad for Netherlands friendly and Oman Asian Cup Qualifier

Mark BRESCIANO (U.S. Citta di Palermo, Italy) Caps: 51 Goals: 11

Tim CAHILL (Everton FC, England) Caps: 34 Goals: 17

Nick CARLE (Crystal Palace FC, England) Caps: 10 Goals: 0

David CARNEY (FC Twente, Netherlands) Caps: 20 Goals: 3

Scott CHIPPERFIELD (FC Basel, Switzerland) Caps: 61 Goals: 12

Ante COVIC (IF Elfsborg, Sweden) Caps: 2 Goals: 0

Jason CULINA (Gold Coast United, Australia) Caps: 42 Goals: 1

Brett EMERTON (Blackburn Rovers, England) Caps: 69 Goals: 16

Vincenzo GRELLA (Blackburn Rovers, England) Caps: 41 Goals: 0