Aloisi Off To Germany

Last updated : 16 May 2006 By Covsupport
Former Coventry City striker John Aloisi has been selected for Australia in their 22 man World Cup squad.

The striker popular during his time at Highfield Road now plys his trade for Spanish side Alaves and it was his penalty that saw Australia beat Uruguay in the play-off to qualify for the Finals.

Coach Gus Huddink has included the following England based players in his squad - Mark Schwarzer (Middlesbrough), Craig Moore (Newcastle United), Lucas Neill (Blackburn Rovers), Tony Popovic Crystal Palace), Tim Cahill (Everton), Brett Emerton (Blackburn Rovers), Stan Lazaridis (free agent formerly with Birmingham City), Josip Skoko (Stoke City on loan from Wigan Athletic), Luke Wilkshire (Bristol City),Harry Kewell (Liverpool) and Mark Viduka (Middlesbrough).