Smith likens Postecoglou to Klopp

Australia left-back Brad Smith said the step up to international football has been made easier by the similarities between Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou and Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.

Speaking after Australia's second session at Sunderland's Academy of Light ahead of Friday's sold-out international friendly with England, the athletic 22-year-old defender stressed the similarities between his two managers.

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