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Socceroos still confident - Smith

The flying full-back believes Australia can kick-start a World Cup qualifying late show with a win against United Arab Emirates

Full-back Brad Smith sees the Socceroos' status as the only unbeaten team in their World Cup qualifying group as a big confidence boost for the must-win match against United Arab Emirates.

Australia have the chance to put four points between them and the UAE in Sydney on Tuesday night but a top-two spot remains the objective in Group B.

Three points at Allianz Stadium will keep the pressure on group leaders Saudi Arabia and second-placed Japan with two more matches in Australia still to come for the Socceroos on the road to Russia 2018.