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Australia vs. Tajikistan: Leckie welcomes new faces

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Australia forward Mathew Leckie is excited by the new faces in the national team camp ahead of a clash with Tajikistan.

Australia require just four points from their next two games to progress in World Cup qualifying, starting with a home clash against Tajikistan on Thursday.

The Socceroos have had a near flawless campaign to date - a 2-0 loss to second-placed Jordan the only smear on their campaign thus far - and a win in Adelaide would ease the pressure.

But despite being so close to progression, coach Ange Postecoglou is leaving no stone unturned in the search for new talent.