Australia coach Frank Farina has named a 20-man squad for next week’s FIFA Confederations Cup qualifiers against the Solomon Islands.

Australia coach Frank Farina has named a host of Premiership stars in his provisional squad for next month’s Confederations Cup qualifiers against the Solomon Islands.

Gerard Houllier is expected to turn down the chance to become involved with Australia’s 2006 World Cup campaign when he meets with the country’s soccer chiefs in Athens.

Australian Soccer Association chief executive John O'Neill has denied reports that former Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier is being lined up to replace Frank Farina as coach of the Socceroos.

Everton look set to sign their second Australian in less than a week.

Everton’s new signing Tim Cahill will definitely miss the start of the Barclays Premiership season after linking up with the Australia squad for the forthcoming Athens Olympics.

Danny Tiatto will spend his summer recovering from a double fracture of the jaw, suffered during Australia’s 3-1 defeat to Turkey in Sydney yesterday.

LEEDS striker Mark Viduka is hoping the latest club-versus-country confrontation can be resolved when Australia officials meet today.

Liverpool midfielder Harry Kewell today defended his decision to withdraw from Australia’s midweek friendly against Venezuela.

Leeds striker Mark Viduka’s club-versus-country row is the biggest problem facing international football, according to his international coach Frank Farina.

Liverpool striker Harry Kewell today pledged his loyalty to Australia after being named Oceania’s Player of the Year for a record-equalling third time.

Ireland’s preparations for next month’s crucial European Championship qualifiers were hit by a double injury blow at Lansdowne Road last night.

Republic of Ireland boss Brian Kerr faces an anxious 48 hours after his country’s 2-1 comeback win over Australia at Lansdowne Road tonight.

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Harry Kewell pulled out of the Australia team to face Ireland at Lansdowne Road tonight one hour before kick-off.

Republic of Ireland captain Kenny Cunningham has warned his team-mates they must be on their guard to avoid England-style embarrassment at Lansdowne Road tonight.

AUSTRALIA will provide Ireland with the type of challenge they can expect from Russia in three weeks time when they meet at Lansdowne Road tonight.

Republic of Ireland captain Kenny Cunningham is not underestimating the importance of tomorrow night’s Lansdowne Road friendly against Australia.

Socceroos boss Frank Farina has charged his players with proving Australia deserve to be taken seriously as an international force when they meet the Republic of Ireland next week.

PAUL OKON has been told to quit Leeds for the sake of his international career.

MARK VIDUKA yesterday pulled out of Leeds’ pre-season trip to Dublin – much to the disappointment of boss Peter Reid.

David Batty’s fear of flying has forced him out of this weekend’s pre-season trip to Dublin.

Australia national team coach Frank Farina has fired a warning shot at Premiership clubs over the availability of his players for World Cup duty.

Leeds manager Terry Venables has today been sifting through the wreckage of another defeat which has resulted in candidates already being proposed as his successor.

Leeds striker Harry Kewell has sought to distance himself from reports of a rift with Elland Road and Australia team-mate Mark Viduka.

England defender Rio Ferdinand has been snubbed by world governing body FIFA.

Nine of the Australia players who will start the first leg of the World Cup play-off with Uruguay play their football in Britain.

Kevin Muscat has accused Arsenal's Robert Pires of spitting in his face during Australia's 1-1 draw with France.

Premiership-based Aussies Mark Viduka and Paul Okon have backed Soccer Australia’s defiant stance in their on-going battle with leading clubs across Europe over next month’s friendly with France in Melbourne.

Leeds star Mark Viduka today supported Soccer Australia’s defiant stance in their on-going battle with leading clubs from the Premiership and across Europe.