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Ben Ramage

St Mirren star Keanu Baccus describes 'surreal' World Cup debut and insists determined Australia can take on anyone in Qatar

"Surreal". That’s the key word Keanu Baccus used to sum up his incredible, history-making World Cup debut against France.

The St Mirren midfielder became the club’s first ever player to represent his country on the beautiful game’s biggest stage when he climbed off the bench for Australia on Tuesday night.

Coming on to replace former Hibs player Jackson Irvine in the 85th minute, the 24-year-old’s childhood dream of playing for the Socceroos at a World Cup had spectacularly come true.

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