Socceroos turn to secret weapon Mile Jedinak in case of World Cup shootout

Socceroos turn to secret weapon Mile Jedinak in case of World Cup shootout

Australia are leaning on the knowledge of their assistant coach, who never missed a penalty during his international playing career, ahead of the last-32 clash with Egypt As the Socceroos turn their minds to the possibility of a penalty shootout against Egypt, they have a powerful presence in their corner: Mile Jedinak. Australia’s assistant coach boasts a remarkable record – he never missed a penalty for the Socceroos during his career as a player, and found the back of the net from the spot three times at World Cups. Asked about his record this week as the Australian team prepare for the last-32 match in Dallas, Jedinak initially tried to deflect. “You know the answer to that,” he said. “We’re not here to talk about me.” Continue reading...