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Bournemouth defender on Australia's crucial WC qualifier

Brad Smith is locked in a battle with Aziz Behich for a starting spot on the left for the Socceroos in tonight's crucial World Cup qualifier with Iraq

Full back Behich has been a fixture at Bursaspor playing all but one of his side's games in Turkey's Super Lig and has previous experience in the national team.

Smith has been on the fringes in the Premiership with the Cherries since his move from Liverpool in the off season, but his prodigious fitness and attacking mentality are in his favour.

STARTING SIDE STILL SECRET

As usual, coach Ange Postecoglou is keeping his players guessing about the make-up of the starting side.