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Age shall not weary us, says Culina

Socceroos midfielder Jason Culina says Australia's first-choice players are not just four years older, but four years wiser as they get down to business at the World Cup.

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The Socceroos' ageing line-up and lack of new blood from the last World Cup has been the subject of much conjecture.

Elements of defensive frailty were evident in the fortunate 2-1 friendly win over New Zealand in Melbourne on Monday night.

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But as the Socceroos' 28-man squad settle into what promises to be a gruelling pre-World Cup training camp at altitude in Johannesburg, Culina has warned knowing what to expect is the Socceroos' biggest advantage going into their tough Group D.


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