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Manchester City's Alex Robertson is a shock inclusion in Socceroos side to face Ecuador as Graham Arnold says he's confident Serie A star Cristian Volpato WILL play for Australia

Manchester City midfielder Alex Robertson appears set to declare his allegiance to Australia after being named in the Socceroos squad for this month's friendlies against Ecuador.

The 19-year-old, whose father Mark played one match for Australia in 2001, is one of four uncapped players included in Graham Arnold's squad for games in Sydney on Friday, March 24, and Melbourne on Tuesday, March 28.

Adelaide goalkeeper Joe Gauci and Melbourne City pair Aiden O'Neill and Jordan Bos are also in line for their first caps.

Red-hot Western Sydney forward Brandon Borrello and St Pauli's Connor Metcalfe are also recalled after missing selection for Qatar.