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World Cup 2022: Newcastle-bound Garang Kuol in Australia squad

Australia have selected teenage forward Garang Kuol, who will join Newcastle United in January, in their 26-man squad for the 2022 World Cup.

Kuol is yet to start a game for Central Coast Mariners in the A-League and has just one cap for Australia, against New Zealand in September.

"The kid just needs to be himself," said Australia coach Graham Arnold.

"Garang has shown how he can change a game. He has zero fear and he wants to entertain."

West Bromwich Albion's former Celtic midfielder Tom Rogic, central defender Trent Sainsbury, who plays for Qatari club Al-Wakrah, and Nagoya Grampus keeper Mitch Langerak are notable omissions from Arnold's squad.