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SPO:Selection calls loom as Socceroos gear up for Paraguay

With the Socceroos' fate in their own hands and everything to gain against Paraguay, all eyes will be on how coach Tony Popovic chooses to attack Australia's final World Cup group match.

The Socceroos boss could trust exuberant young attackers like Nestory Irankunda, Mohamed Toure and Cristian Volpato to try and put Australia on the front foot.

Whether he will is another matter.

Popovic was rightly lauded for his selection and tactical masterclass in Australia's opening 2-0 win over Turkey that set them on the path towards the knockouts.

But his decision to start a more conservative attack against the US, turning to Mathew Leckie and Nishan Velupillay over Turkey goalscorers Connor Metcalfe and Irankunda, backfired in Friday's 2-0 loss.

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