Australia couldn't be facing Turkey at a better time as pressure and expectations mount ahead of their first World Cup in 24 years.
That's the view of veteran Socceroos defender Milos Degenek, who is more than happy to pile the pressure on the talented young Turks.
As Degenek ramps up the chat off the field, speculation abounds as to whether talented Australia striker Mohamed Toure will feature on it, after missing training on Wednesday (Thursday AEST).
Toure is due to be among 17 World Cup debutants in the Socceroos squad but Degenek, attending his third such tournament, pointed to Australia still having nine more players with experience than their opponents.
"If you look at the Turkey side, they have 26 players who have never experienced a World Cup and we in our squad have nine players that already have," Degenek said.
