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Tim Cahill returns for Australia's World Cup qualifier in Kyrgyzstan

Australia has named a 23-man squad for its opening World Cup qualifier against Kyrgyzstan on June 16.

Tim Cahill will return to international duty after the Socceroos veteran was included in Australia's full-strength squad that will travel to Kyrgyzstan in June.

Cahill missed friendlies against Germany and FYR Macedonia in March, but the 35-year-old forward makes his way back into Ange Postecoglou's side for Australia's first 2018 World Cup Group B qualifier against Kyrgyzstan in Bishkek on June 16.

Matthew Spiranovic and Eugene Galekovic also return at the expense of Luke Devere and Adam Federici, while captain Mile Jedinak and Mathew Leckie headline Monday's squad as the Socceroos begin their bid to qualify for the showpiece in Russia.