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Anna Harrington

Sydney youngster leading charge as ALM stars eye Cup

Paul Okon Jnr is hopeful taking Sydney FC all the way can get him a ticket on the World Cup plane. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)

Emerging Socceroo Paul Okon Jnr believes a duel with the legendary Juan Mata will hold him in good stead for his bright future as World Cup selection looms large.

Okon Jnr, 21, has enjoyed a sensational rise with the Socceroos - where father Paul is an assistant to Tony Popovic - and has been crucial to Sydney FC's run to the A-League Men semi-finals.

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