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Socceroos' next generation primed for 2022 World Cup

Australia's next generation of football talent has been given the nod to start the Socceroos' path to the 2022 World Cup.

Coach Graham Arnold has picked 12 players with 10 caps or fewer to their name in his 23-man squad for the opening qualifier against Kuwait on Sept. 10.

Scottish-born Stoke City defender Harry Souttar, on loan at Fleetwood Town in England's League One, is the only uncapped player in the squad, with Brandon Borrello, Ajdin Hrustic and goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne all boasting just one cap each.

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On the other end of the experience scale, captain Mark Milligan has ended doubts about his ongoing international career with the 34-year-old named in what will be his 80th appearance for the national team.