WC Qualifying Asia

Michael Jedinak Mile Jedinak has been unable to train since last week's 7-0 victory over Tajikistan in Adelaide.

Shinji Okazaki Shinji Okazaki is keen to make 'a big step' with Leicester City and fulfil his long-held Champions League ambitions next season.

Joachim Löw China have given Marcello Lippi a vote of confidence amid reports they could move for Germany coach Joachim Low.

Vahid Halilhodžić After finally returning to winning ways, Japan will be out to kick-start their World Cup qualifying campaign.

Mitchell Langerak Australia will face Thailand in Bangkok in World Cup qualifier on November 15.

Shinji Okazaki Japan cruised to a comfortable 5-0 home win over Afghanistan to close in on the third round of AFC World Cup qualifying.

Teerasil Dangda Mile Jedinak scored two penalties to rescue a point for Australia as they were held 2-2 by Thailand in World Cup qualifying.

Matt McKay Australia have called upon Matt McKay as a replacement for injured midfielder Terry Antonis for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

Yuya Kubo and Yasuyuki Konno struck for Japan as they moved back into automatic contention for World Cup qualification by beating UAE.

Takuma Asano and Yosuke Ideguchi gave Japan a 2-0 victory over Australia that guaranteed their place at the World Cup in Russia.