Socceroos turn focus to new World Cup qualifying cycle after loss to Ecuador

28-Mar-2023 22:34:04 | Guardian

Australia lose 2-1 in Melbourne on Tuesday night
Graham Arnold delights in debuts of young quartet

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has delighted in Australia’s learning experience and unearthing of depth against Ecuador as he turns his focus to the start of a new World Cup cycle and next year’s Asian Cup.

Arnold shrugged off a difficult 2-1 loss in the second match in Melbourne, four days after a 3-1 victory in Sydney, instead savouring his four debutants and building depth.