Kewell cleared to play

Harry Kewell has been cleared to play for Australia in their Group F decider against Croatia on Thursday.

The Liverpool forward was charged with insulting German referee Markus Merk during the Socceroos’ 2-0 defeat to Brazil in Munich in their second group game on Sunday.

But he is available to coach Guus Hiddink as Australia seek to reach the World Cup knock-out stages for the first time.