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The Hearts star is one of three players to represent the Tynecastle side with Nathaniel Atkinson and Kye Rowlesalso part of Graham Arnold's 26-man squad. They begin their World Cup bid tonight.

France are overwhelming favourites in their opening clash against relative minnows Australia, especially given the presence of the mighty Kylian Mbappé. But Les Bleus fans can be forgiven a few jitters – as a range of injuries afflicts the squad and the curse of World Cup title-holders looms large.

The goalkeeper has returned to a back-up role after his qualification heroics but is content to support Australia’s No 1 Mat Ryan

Finally the world is getting to meet our boy Tony.

While the build-up to Qatar has focused on issues off the field, there is still some football to be played on it. Samantha Lewis previews Group D and lays out Australia's possible path forward.

The Easter Road attacker has been forced to withdraw from the Socceroos' squad due to being unable to fully recover from the injury he sustained during club action.

Australia coach Graham Arnold will rely on his players to have each other’s backs when they meet the millionaire world champions

As the Socceroos count down to their World Cup opener against France, coach Graham Arnold has a 'Master Mind' behind the scenes helping him motivate the team for the task ahead.

Inspired by Olympic success, Football Australia has flown Alexia Ralevski into Qatar from Sydney with a specific caffeine-related brief