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Ian Chadband

'Roos ready for Wembley 'performance of their lives'

Socceroos boss Graham Arnold is confident his youthful brigade can deliver "the performance of their lives" to tame England's Three Lions in their celebrated Wembley den.

Not satisfied with overseeing Australia's most exhilarating men's World Cup assault, the coach believes they can now kick on in their most prestigious friendly since Qatar by becoming "the Shockeroos" Mark II.

Back in 2003, that's how the English press dubbed Frank Farina's team, who sensationally beat David Beckham and co 3-1 at Upton Park - but it remains the only Australian win in the seven meetings between the old sporting rivals.

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