Socceroos coach’s challenge to young guns

Socceroos coach’s challenge to young guns

Staying in the A-League for another season and scoring 20 goals could earn talented young Australian forwards a place at next year’s World Cup.

Scorned celebrations give Tony Popovic reason to smile

Tony Popovic didn't mind when three of the A-League's best youngsters clipped him at being overlooked. Now the Socceroos boss has challenged them to back it up.

Soccer-Australia's talent should exploit A-League woes: Popovic

MELBOURNE (Reuters) -The A-League's financial woes may be tough on clubs but the situation provides a huge opportunity for Australia's young talent to push for international selection, according to Socceroos coach Tony Popovic. Read full story

Young guns’ bold gestures caught Popa’s eye — now they must ‘back it up’ as key Socceroos calls loom

Young guns’ bold gestures caught boss’ eye — now they must ‘back it up’ as key Socceroos calls loom

Popovic's 'challenge' for exciting A-Leagues trio as Socceroos boss lays down gauntlet

Subway Socceroos head coach Tony Popovic has laid down the challenge to Isuzu UTE A-League stars Adrian Segecic, Nicolas Milanovic and Noah Botic, urging them to go out and prove they belong in a national team jersey. All three players have been in scintillating goalscoring form this season with Sydney FC attacker Segecic securing a share of the Golden Boot with 13 goals alongside Adelaide United’s Archie Goodwin, while Milanovic and Botic both …