Updates as the Socceroos and El Tri ramp up their World Cup preparationsKick-off time in California is Saturday 7pm local/Sunday 12pm AESTAny thoughts? Get in touch on emailIt is fitting the Socceroos are in the US for their pre-tournament friendlies because MLS has become a proving ground for Australian internationals. Jack Snape has more.Lucas Herrington was once dubbed a “baby giraffe” for his gangly frame, but he has emerged as a genuine bolter for the Socceroos’ World Cup squad. While the 18-year-old’s rapid growth has been a shock, his increasing favour with coach Tony Popovic is more than a reflection of his quality as a footballer.Now proving his potential against the likes of Lionel Messi and Thomas Müller in MLS, Herrington is proof of how Australian football has become reliant on the United States, in terms of both talent development and financial survival. Continue reading...

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