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Battle-hardened Irvine, Behich pushing for starts

Competition for places is heating up in the Socceroos squad as players come into camp bang in form ahead of World Cup qualifiers against Iraq and UAE.

IRVINE SHOOTING FOR STARTING SPOT

Attacking midfielder Jackson Irvine has scored nine goals to help Burton Albion in their quest to stave off relegation from the English Championship.

"Each gap between each camp gives you the chance to go back to your club and find a new vein of form that will make you available for selection and hopefully be a part of the boss's plans for the games," he told FFA TV.