AUSTRALIA : PLAYERS TO WATCH

After he decided against playing for Croatia (his parents' homeland), despite performing for Dinamo Zagreb, team captain and forward Mark Viduka became a vital part of the team under former coach Frank Farina. The Middlesbrough (England) player is known for his shooting accuracy, although his international production (six goals in thirty-one appearances) belies that. Midfielder Mark Bresciano, the first Australian to succeed in Italy's Serie A with Parma, is the side's playmaker. He has a reputation for being in the right place at the right time, scoring key goals (including the playoff strike). Left-sided attacking midfielder Harry Kewell, after several injuries and poor play for Leeds (England) has worked himself into better form, enjoying a rousing performance in the Uruguay playoff.

ROSTER

Goalkeepers: Mark Schwarzer (Middlesbrough), Zeljko Kalac (AC Milan), Ante Covic (Hammarby)
Defenders: Michael Beauchamp (Central Coast), Craig Moore (Newcastle United), Lucas Neill (Blackburn Rovers), Tony Popovic Crystal Palace), Mark Milligan (Sydney FC)
Midfielders: Marco Bresciano (Parma), Tim Cahill (Everton), Scott Chipperfield (Basel), Jason Culina (PSV Eindhoven), Brett Emerton (Blackburn Rovers), Vince Grella (Parma), Stan Lazaridis (free agent), Josip Skoko (Stoke City on loan from Wigan Athletic), Mile Sterjovski (Basel), Luke Wilkshire (Bristol City)
Strikers: John Aloisi (Alaves), Harry Kewell (Liverpool), Archie Thompson (PSV Eindhoven), Mark Viduka (Middlesbrough), Josh Kennedy (Dinamo Dresden)