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Australia captain Jedinak out of Confederations Cup

The Socceroos will be without their captain at the upcoming tournament, with James Jeggo replacing the injured Aston Villa midfielder

Captain Mile Jedinak has withdrawn from Australia's Confederations Cup squad due to his struggles with a groin problem.

Jedinak was hindered by the injury during the closing months of the season with Aston Villa and will be replaced in the squad by Sturm Graz's James Jeggo.

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The 32-year-old midfielder completed 90 minutes in last week's 3-2 World Cup qualifying win over Saudi Arabia but experienced discomfort afterwards.