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Australia are close to sealing a World Cup place after a thrilling 2-1 home win over Thailand.

Abdulla Yousuf Bahrain hope to have key player Abdulla Yusuf Helal back fit for their Asian Cup clash against managerless Thailand.

Iago Aspas Juncal Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says he would pay to watch Philippe Coutinho after the Brazilian inspired another pre-season win.

Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and United Arab Emirates all qualified for the 2015 AFC Asian Cup with qualifying wins on Friday.

Thailand New Zealand are upbeat about their form, despite carrying an eight-match winless streak into their friendly with Thailand on Tuesday.

Japan and South Korea continued to impress with victories in AFC World Cup qualification, while Australia got back to winning way.

Matthew Špiranović Australia boss Ange Postecoglou announced his initial 30-man squad for upcoming AFC World Cup qualifiers, welcoming back Mile Jedinak.

Harry Redknapp's Jordan won 8-0, Australia and Japan scored big and Thailand reached the next phase in the latest AFC World Cup qualifiers.

Michael Jedinak Mile Jedinak has been ruled out of Australia's World Cup qualifiers against Japan and Thailand.

India won their first Asian Cup match in eight attempts, beating Thailand emphatically courtesy of veteran star Sunil Chhetri's double.