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Young gun ... Australia's forward Nikita Rukavytsya. Source:AAP
A host of Socceroos tyros proved in Australia's upset win over South Korea last week why they shouldn't be ignored in future fixtures.
And coach Holger Osieck is likely to reward their impressive showing in Hwaseong when he names his squad for the East Asian Cup qualifiers.
Osieck fielded an experimental side for the international friendly the Socceroos won 2-1 and the same can be expected when Australia travel to Hong Kong to play the hosts, North Korea, Guam and Chinese Taipei as Australia vie for a spot in next year's East Asian Cup for the first time.
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While there were obvious choices in the likes of veterans Lucas Neill, Mark Schwarzer and Archie Thompson, Osieck showed last week he was willing to try out some new faces and give fringe Socceroos another crack.
Unlikely hero Robbie Cornthwaite, who netted the winner in Hwaseong, is almost certain to be named with his South Korean club wrapping up their season on December 1.
Cornthwaite, who was only selected for the friendly amid a spate of injuries, made the most of the opportunity to stay on Osieck's radar.
The German coach, who isn't renowned for taking risks, handed Central Coach dynamo Thomas Rogic and fellow exciting youngsters Aziz Behich (Melbourne Heart) and Eli Babalj, who plays for Serbian club Red Star Belgrade, debuts off the bench in South Korea.
And with the risk paying off they may all be back in the national fold as soon as next month.
With the line-up likely to be made up of predominantly A-League talent Mariners' gun shot-stopper Matthew Ryan, who looks set for a move to English club Hull City, is a likely inclusion as Schwarzer's back-up.
Perth's Michael Thwaite meanwhile, more than justified his recall in South Korea and should be named.
Of the overseas options, striker Robbie Kruse, who scored his first goal in the Bundesliga for club Fortuna
Dusseldorf earlier this month, may be welcomed back into the national side.
However having established himself as a starting player in his third season with Fortuna, Osieck may not be able to prize the former Brisbane Roar and Melbourne Victory player away from the German club.
Nikita Rukavytsya, who also plays in Germany's top-flight, levelled the score in South Korea and would also be in the forefront of Osieck's thinking.
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