Tough Confederations Cup draw for Socceroos as they draw Germany and Chile
The Socceroos will face a tough test at the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup in Russia, having been drawn against World Cup winners Germany to open their campaign.
Michael Lynch, The Age's expert on soccer, has had extensive experience of high level journalism in the UK and Australia. Michael has covered the Socceroos through Asia, Europe and South America in their past three World Cup campaigns. He has also reported on Grands Prix and top class motor sport from Asia and Europe. He has won several national media awards for both sports and industry journalism.
The Socceroos will face a tough test at the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup in Russia, having been drawn against World Cup winners Germany to open their campaign.
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