Australia goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer ruled out of World Cup warm-up

22 May 2010 21:42
Fulham's Europa League finalist Mark Schwarzer is out of Australia's friendly againstNew Zealand in Melbourne on Monday because of a thumb strain but is expectedto return in time for the World Cup.[LNB]Australia are the rank outsiders against Germany, Serbia and Ghana in Group Dbut ex-West Ham and Blackburn defender Lucas Neill believes they are stronger than 2006 when they reached the knockout stages before losing to Italy.[LNB]'We've learned a lot at club and international level in the time since Germany,' he said.[LNB] Hands down: Mark Schwarzer will miss Australia's warm-up match against New Zealand due to injury[LNB] Ronaldo, Messi, Rooney... and Fallon! Plymouth star ready to face world's bestSwine flu is bigger threat than terrorism in South Africa, warn expertsSpearhead Rooney! Capello tries Wayne as lone striker for England [LNB]  

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