The Socceroos have wrapped up their first full training session under new coach Tony Popovic as they prepare to face China in Adelaide on Thursday. Key will be finding ways to break down the defence-minded Chinese, with a strong contingent of local player, ready and answer the call for the World Cup qualifier.
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00:00For one of the nation's smallest states, South Australia is punching above its weight with
00:07seven players in the Socceroos squad.
00:09Yeah, we have our own floor.
00:11Very exclusive.
00:12Nah, it's a, Adelaide's good to be back and yeah, we've got a strong representation from
00:19South Australia so it's very proud.
00:21I mean I always knew deep down how good I was and I believed in myself.
00:25They stretch from goalkeeping ranks right through to strikers.
00:29It's not a coincidence.
00:30I think South Australia has got a lot of talent and I think we've shown that over the years
00:36that we can have a good representation from this state and from this city and I think
00:43going forward that'll still be the case from what I've seen.
00:46And the likes of McGree, Craig Goodwin and Nestori Irenkunda in particular will be hoping
00:51to be the creative sparks to help new coach Tony Popovich unlock a defend at all costs
00:57last place Chinese side.
00:59Obviously them being away from home they're going to sit very deep, try and keep a clean
01:03sheet.
01:04We'll have to find ways to break these teams down and avoid getting frustrated and kind
01:08of find a way to win.
01:13That victory will be critical as the currently winless Socceroos back up against Japan next
01:18Tuesday.