Gregan looks to Socceroos to lift Aussie morale

AUSTRALIA skipper George Gregan hopes the Socceroos’ heroics against Uruguay can inspire his team to end their losing streak.

The Socceroos qualified for what will be their first World Cup in 32 years after beating Uruguay in a penalty shootout on Wednesday.

And Gregan, who will lead Australia to their eighth straight defeat if Ireland triumph at Lansdowne Road today, believes their success can galvanise his ailing Wallabies.