Overview
- Australia beat Cameroon 1-0 in Sydney, where 18-year-old Lucas Herrington started at left centre back and looked composed on debut.
- Popovic said strong training sessions convinced him to start Herrington rather than wait for the next friendly in Melbourne.
- Herrington’s selection made him the youngest Australian starting defender in 45 years.
- His recent move from Brisbane Roar to MLS side Colorado Rapids has boosted his standing and kept him in the World Cup conversation.
- Australia’s coach is probing depth across the squad, with striker Deni Juric earning a first cap and more auditions expected against Curacao.