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Alan Galindo

Ex-Rangers and Hibs star Jason Cummings starts against Barcelona for A-League All Stars

Striker Jason Cummings has been handed a starting role against Barcelona.

The ex-Rangers and Hibs star has been a sensation since making the switch to Australia with Central Coast Mariners.

His domestic form earned him a spot in the A-League All Stars squad to face the Spanish giants.

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And he's been rewarded with a START in the big game.

Jack Rodwell is also in the XI for the clash at the Accor Stadium.

Barcelona have named a strong team including the likes of Marc-André ter Stegen, Ousmane Dembélé, Dani Alves, Adama and Gavi.

Cummings hit 10 goals and provided six assists in 21 appearances for the Mariners this season.

He's been tipped to rescue Australia's World Cup dream next month.

The Socceroos face a one-off play-off with United Arab Emirates with the winner progressing to face Peru in a showdown for a spot at the Qatar 2022 finals.

Previously capped by Scotland in two friendlies, the ex-Hibs, Rangers and Dundee man qualifies to play for Australia through his mother.

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