Firing Jason Cummings has been told he's in with a chance of a dream World Cup appearance by Australia boss Graham Arnold.
The Socceroos qualified for the Qatar showpiece last month when they edged past Peru on penalties and now the jostling begins for places in the squad. Cummings, previously capped by Scotland but only in friendlies, has switched allegiances after reviving his career with Central Coast Mariners, and is desperate to be involved.
The former Hibs and Rangers striker was left out of the squad that qualified for the tournament despite firing ten goals in 21 A-League games last season. However boss Arnold says his dream is still very much alive - but he'll need to earn it in the four months before the World Cup kicks off. He said: "The schedule is going to give an A-League player probably eight rounds before we go to the World Cup because you only have to announce the squad two weeks before the first game in Qatar so every player has an opportunity.
