Tuesday, 21 March 2017

Jackson Irvine: 'It’s an expectation now that Australia should be in the World Cup'

Midfielder Jackson Irvine is making a name for himself at Burton Albion and pushing hard for a starting spot for Ange Postecoglou’s World Cup hopefuls

Two Australians have caught the eye in a big way this year in England’s second tier. Both have arrived this season from foreign clubs, both are midfielders and both are earning rave reviews. One is Aaron Mooy, the playmaker pushing Huddersfield Town towards promotion into the Premier League.

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