DOHA : Australia coach Graham Arnold hopes to harness the confidence boost his side received from their successful showing at last year's World Cup when the Socceroos launch their bid to reclaim the Asian Cup title in Qatar in January.Arnold steered his team to the last 16 when the World Cup was hosted by
DOHA : Australia coach Graham Arnold hopes to harness the confidence boost his side received from their successful showing at last year's World Cup when the Socceroos launch their bid to reclaim the Asian Cup title in Qatar in January.
"When you're in the last 24 at these competitions every group's got it's hurdles," Arnold, who received a four-year contract extension after his team's World Cup exploits, told Reuters."But I'm very happy with the draw. "My expectations are higher than they were four years ago," Arnold said."I could've easily walked out after the World Cup but I truly believe in the players and what they're doing and it's down to us.
The Australians advanced to the last 16, where they were narrowly defeated by eventual champions Argentina.
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