Australia boss Graham Arnold says St Mirren duo Keanu Baccus and Ryan Strain will need to be fitness fanatics to crack their way into his World Cup squad.
The pair earned dream first caps for the Socceroos in Auckland as second-half substitutes during their recent 2-0 friendly win against rivals New Zealand.
That has given them a real shot at making their way into Australia’s Qatar side, with manager Arnold sending them back to Scotland with a clear message to be fit and in form to stand a chance of making the final 26-man squad for the world’s biggest tournament.