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Socceroos head coach Tony Popovic says his side are prepared and focused ahead of Thursday's crucial FIFA World Cup qualifier against Japan.

Tony Popovic and Cameron Burgess talk ahead of the Socceroos World Cup qualifier against Japan.

Japan will be hoping sweeping changes to the current squad will hold them in good stead for next year's World Cup.

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