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Two key injuries concerns for the Socceroos head of World Cup opener against France on Wednesday…but Harry Souttar insists he is NOT one of them

Stoke City and Socceroos back Harry Souttar insists he is not apart of coach Graham Arnold's injury list as the Aussies suit up for a mega challenge against defending champions France.

Yet concerns remain over a key duo ahead of Australia's cup opener which takes place on Wednesday (AEDT).

Harry Souttar pumps his fists during a photo shoot for the official 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar

Playmaker Ajdin Hrustic (ankle) and winger Martin Boyle (knee) are still battling their respective ailments.

Both have yet to feature in main training when sessions have been open to observers for a brief 15-minute window since they arrived in Qatar.