New Australia coach Ewen McKenzie has no concerns over playmaker Quade Cooper’s ability to perform under pressure ahead of his likely Test return against the All Blacks next month.

New Australia head coach Guus Hiddink wants to work closely with Liverpool to ensure star midfielder Harry Kewell can play some part in helping the Socceroos qualify for only their second World Cup finals.

New Australia coach Wayne Bennett has included nine players who missed last November’s Ashes Series in a provisional 25-strong squad for the Anzac Test against New Zealand in Newcastle on April 23.