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Socceroos await Leckie's fitness verdict

Mathew Leckie will be given until the last minute to prove his fitness for the Japan encounter. (AAP)

Socceroos forward Mathew Leckie will be given every chance to prove his fitness ahead of Australia's vital World Cup qualifying clash with Japan on Thursday.

The 69-cap international hasn't played for Melbourne City for three weeks after suffering a groin injury in an A-League Men's game against Perth Glory.

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