One of the real success stories for Sydney FC over the last season, Shannon Cole is again on track to make his international debut after being named today in the Socceroos squad for Australia’s upcoming Asian Cup qualifier against Kuwait, which will be played early next month in Canberra.
One of the real success stories for Sydney FC over the last season, Shannon Cole is again on track to make his international debut after being named today in the Socceroos squad for Australia-s upcoming Asian Cup qualifier against Kuwait, which will be played early next month in Canberra.
The 24-year-old enjoyed his first taste of the national setup when he was selected in Coach, Pim Verbeek-s squad for last month-s Asian Cup qualifier against Indonesia. He didn-t make the final 15 for the Jakarta match but is looking forward to again pressing his claims in Canberra.
“Being in camp with the Socceroos last month was a great experience for me and I-m honoured to have another opportunity to represent my country,” said Cole. “I-ll just be giving it everything I-ve got at training and if I get the chance to play then I-ll take it with both hands.”
Twenty-four players, all from the Hyundai A-League have been named in the squad for Australia-s second AFC Asian Cup qualifier.
The clash with Kuwait will be played at Canberra Stadium at 8:00pm on Thursday, March 5.
Socceroos SQUAD
Danny ALLSOPP – Melbourne Victory
Fabian BARBIERO – Adelaide United
Billy CELESKI – Melbourne Victory
Shannon COLE – Sydney FC
Robert CORNTHWAITE – Adelaide United
Tarek ELRICH – Newcastle Jets
Eugene GALEKOVIC – Adelaide United
Dean HEFFERNAN – Central Coast Mariners
Scott JAMIESON – Adelaide United
Ben KANTAROVSKI – Newcastle Jets
Matthew McKAY – Queensland Roar
Craig MOORE – Queensland Roar
Daniel MULLEN – Adelaide United
Mitch NICHOLS – Queensland Roar
Tom PONDELJAK – Melbourne Victory
Paul REID – Adelaide United
Matt SIMON – Central Coast Mariners
Michael THEOKLITOS – Melbourne Victory
Archie THOMPSON – Melbourne Victory
Matthew THOMPSON – Newcastle Jets
Nikolai TOPOR-STANLEY – Newcastle Jets
Rodrigo VARGAS – Melbourne Victory
Danny VUKOVIC – Central Coast Mariners
Michael ZULLO – Queensland Roar
