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Now before we all line-up to shoot our Coach, Han Berger, Jan Boultbee, Andrew Dimitriou (didn't he
nick all our players) maybe, just maybe we ain't so bad.
We went in as Asian Cup losers and lost Matthew Leckie before the tournament.
The World Game is tough - Spain are tougher still.
Some say Youth tournaments are all about team systems, style of play, and of course they are. They
set a tone for the nation's coaches and players - something we are working towards in
Australia.
But for fans and for future Coaches they are also about individuals.
Barcelona without Lionel Messi compared to Spain without Messi.
Looking forward to watching our much-hyped Aussie Under20s at the World Cup.
These guys are professionals and all at clubs playing football so we should expect a lot more from
the players in terms of game understanding and individual performance - unless of course they have
played with Fergie and Perth Glory in the last couple of years.
With the Young Socceroos squad announcement seemingly delayed one wonders if the European based
players will follow Brent McGrath, Brondby based - and decide not to go.
Ned Zelic had just moved to Auxerre when he decided he had to turn down the Atlanta Olympic team to
ensure his place in the French side.
