Assistant coach Mile Jedinak has defended Australia's widely-criticised starting line-up and approach in their loss to the United States as the Socceroos eye a World Cup response against Paraguay.
Australia will need to brush off their 2-0 loss to the United States and either beat or draw with Paraguay on Thursday (Friday AEST) in Santa Clara to finish second in Group D.
Otherwise, the Socceroos face a wait to confirm their progress as a best third-placed team.