- Australian star Tim Cahill has again missed the cut at the FIFA World Cup
- The starting team to face Denmark was announced prior to Thursday’s match up
- Australia remain $4 outsiders to defeat the 12th ranked Danish football team
The Socceroos starting line-up has been revealed ahead of their clash against the heavily favoured Danes in their second round match at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
The most notable name missing from the line-up is Australian football star and five-time World Cup goal scorer Tim Cahill who coach Bert van Marwijk opted to leave out of the team.
The Socceroos will take on Denmark at the at the Samara Arena in Samara, 1,062km from the Russian capital.
The most notable name missing from the line up is Australian football star and five time World cup goal scorer Tim Cahill (pictured)
Fans of all ages will be attending the game to cheer the Socceroos against the heavily favoured Denmark team
Aussie fans will cheer on the Socceroos who hope to overcome the 12th ranked Danish football team
Australia sits at 36th in the FIFA rankings and the team goes into the game as $4 outsiders.
Meanwhile betting markets have the Danes as $2.05 favourites to end Australia’s hopes of making it out of the pool stage of the tournament.
The team list was shared on the Socceroos Twitter page and prompted a number of Twitter users to comment on the make up of the team.
A healthy dose of green and gold will be splashed across the stadium
Australia sits at 36th in the FIFA rankings and the team goes into the game as $4 outsiders
Socceroos coach Bert van Marwijk (pictured) opted to leave Tim Cahill out of the team to face Denmark on Thursday
‘Very conservative choice which Denmark will undoubtedly have the goods on.’ one user wrote.
‘No Cahill, No party… again…,’ another added.
An Australian victory of two goals to one is a $13 outside chance.
Denmark entered the 2018 FIFA World Cup ranked 12 while the Socceroos came into the competition ranked 36.
Denmark is also coming off of a first round one nil win over Peru while Australia went down to France two goals to one.
Danish fans are also out in force to support their team against Australia
The Socceroos will take on Denmark at the at the Samara Arena in Samara, 1,062km from the Russian capital
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