SA's Ryan McGowan called up to Qantas Socceroos
South Australia’s Ryan McGowan has been called up to Qantas Socceroos Head Coach Holger Osieck 20-player squad for the upcoming international friendly match with Scotland (Edinburgh, 15 August 2012).
Defender McGowan was selected for the first time after impressing Osieck at a 2011 training camp in Germany and during the Scottish Premier League for Heart of Midlothian.
McGowan was named as Hearts Young Player of the Year for 2011/12.
Chris Herd is in line for his first Qantas Socceroos appearance following his withdrawal from two previous squads due to injury while Jason Davidson, son of Socceroo great Alan Davidson, receives his first call up following three years building a career in Europe in Portugal and the Netherlands.
Lucas Neill is set to lead the Qantas Socceroos in what will be his 50th match as Socceroos Captain.
Holger Osieck has selected a mix of young and experienced European based players along with Melbourne Victory talisman Archie Thompson.
Also included in the squad are Hyundai A-League graduates Mitch Langerak, Alex Brosque and Robbie Kruse.
The Qantas Socceroos have played Scotland on four previous occasions with the Qantas Socceroos most recently defeating Scotland 2-0 at Hampden Park in 2000. The Qantas Socceroos will be preparing for the final round of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers against Jordan on 11 September and Iraq on 16 October.
Tickets for the Qantas Socceroos next two home matches against Oman and Iraq at ANZ Stadium go on public sale Wednesday 15 August 9am AEST.
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