Australia coach defends including injured Kewell

Australia coach Pim Verbeek is happy to concede he is taking a calculated risk on Harry Kewell's fitness ahead of the World Cup finals, but believes the striker's qualities ensure it is worth it.

Verbeek included Kewell in his 30-man provisional squad for the finals despite the 31-year-old having been restricted to just two minutes of football this year because of injury.