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Socceroos Coach Unveils New Squad for Upcoming Friendlies

11/8/2025

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Tony Popovic, the Socceroos coach, announced a 25-man Socceroos squad for the final matches of 2025, including James Overy of Manchester United on his first senior call-up.
The squad includes 11 new players ahead of friendlies with Venezuela and Colombia to finalize World Cup squad for next year.
Overy is the youngest member and played for the Young Socceroos at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile, despite group-stage exit.

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Tony Popovic, the Socceroos coach, announced a 25-man Socceroos squad for the final matches of 2025, including James Overy of Manchester United on his first senior call-up.
The squad includes 11 new players ahead of friendlies with Venezuela and Colombia to finalize World Cup squad for next year.
Overy is the youngest member and played for the Young Socceroos at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile, despite group-stage exit.