Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has predicted the Socceroos to make it to the round of 16 and he's been left impressed after Australia's 2-1 loss to France.
Mourinho's own player, Paul Pogba, made the difference in a surprisingly tight affair with his late effort off the crossbar ultimately deemed an own goal.
France were strong favourites to win but struggled to break down a Socceroos side Mourinho felt benefitted from two stellar performers in the heart of midfield.
"I think the double pivot in front of the defensive line of Australia – Mooy and Jedinak – players with experience of English football, they were so solid," Mourinho told RT.