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Postecoglou's frustration with Socceroos World Cup approach

While he accepts it was his decision not to coach the Socceroos at the 2018 World Cup, that doesn't mean Ange Postecoglou was impressed with Australia's style of play in Russia.

Coached by Dutchman Bert van Marwijk, the green and gold were the only nation not to score from open play at the tournament as they picked up just one point from their three group games.

Having implemented an attacking philosophy during qualifying, Postecoglou admits it was disappointing to see the Socceroos fail to back themselves against the best.

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"I always fancied us, whoever we played, we’d have a crack,’’ Postecoglou told The Herald Sun.