Kennedy, Wilkshire cut from final Socceroos squad


Australia's Josh Kennedy looks at the ball after heading it to score against Iraq to qualify for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, at Australia Stadium in Sydney June 18, 2013. REUTERS/Daniel Munoz

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Striker Josh Kennedy, who scored the goal that got Australia to the World Cup finals, was one of four players cut from the squad when Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou named his final group of 23 for the tournament on Tuesday.

The 31-year-old scored the vital goal against Oman in Sydney last June but a back problem means he joins experienced right back Luke Wilkshire, attacking midfielder Tom Rogic and goalkeeper Mark Birighitti in missing out.

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