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Australia players take part in training in Dubai ahead of their international friendly against Kuwait on Monday, October 15. Courtesy Football Federation Australia
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Australia players take part in training in Dubai ahead of their international friendly against Kuwait on Monday, October 15. Courtesy Football Federation Australia
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Australia players take part in training in Dubai ahead of their international friendly against Kuwait on Monday, October 15. Courtesy Football Federation Australia
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Australia players take part in training in Dubai ahead of their international friendly against Kuwait on Monday, October 15. Courtesy Football Federation Australia
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Australia players take part in training in Dubai ahead of their international friendly against Kuwait on Monday, October 15. Courtesy Football Federation Australia
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Australia players take part in training in Dubai ahead of their international friendly against Kuwait on Monday, October 15. Courtesy Football Federation Australia
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Australia players take part in training in Dubai ahead of their international friendly against Kuwait on Monday, October 15. Courtesy Football Federation Australia
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Australia players take part in training in Dubai ahead of their international friendly against Kuwait on Monday, October 15. Courtesy Football Federation Australia
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Australia players take part in training in Dubai ahead of their international friendly against Kuwait on Monday, October 15. Courtesy Football Federation Australia
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Australia players take part in training in Dubai ahead of their international friendly against Kuwait on Monday, October 15. Courtesy Football Federation Australia
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Australia players take part in training in Dubai ahead of their international friendly against Kuwait on Monday, October 15. Courtesy Football Federation Australia
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Australia players take part in training in Dubai ahead of their international friendly against Kuwait on Monday, October 15. Courtesy Football Federation Australia
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Australia players take part in training in Dubai ahead of their international friendly against Kuwait on Monday, October 15. Courtesy Football Federation Australia
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Australia players take part in training in Dubai ahead of their international friendly against Kuwait on Monday, October 15. Courtesy Football Federation Australia
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Australia players take part in training in Dubai ahead of their international friendly against Kuwait on Monday, October 15. Courtesy Football Federation Australia
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Australia players take part in training in Dubai ahead of their international friendly against Kuwait on Monday, October 15. Courtesy Football Federation Australia
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Australia players take part in training in Dubai ahead of their international friendly against Kuwait on Monday, October 15. Courtesy Football Federation Australia
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Australia players take part in training in Dubai ahead of their international friendly against Kuwait on Monday, October 15. Courtesy Football Federation Australia
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Australia players take part in training in Dubai ahead of their international friendly against Kuwait on Monday, October 15. Courtesy Football Federation Australia
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Australia players take part in training in Dubai ahead of their international friendly against Kuwait on Monday, October 15. Courtesy Football Federation Australia
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Australia players take part in training in Dubai ahead of their international friendly against Kuwait on Monday, October 15. Courtesy Football Federation Australia
Rene Meulensteen challenges young Australia squad to make 'positive statement' against Kuwait
The former Manchester United coach is part of new Socceroos manager Graham Arnold's coaching set up. John McAuley caught up with the Dutchman during the team's training camp in Dubai
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