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Michael Clarke accuses footy legend Laurie Daley of LYING in explosive radio fight over Socceroos coach Graham Arnold’s decision to drop Tom Rogic for the World Cup

Former Australia cricket captain Michael Clarke and rugby league legend Laurie Daley have engaged in a bitter war of words over Graham Arnold's decision to axe Tom Rogic from his World Cup squad.

Rogic withdrew from the Socceroos squad for their dramatic qualifying win over Peru earlier this year and having yet to start for his new club West Bromwich Albion, Arnold has snubbed the creative midfielder from his 26-man squad for Qatar.

That decision has divided opinion, with some fans and pundits insisting Arnold has made the right call due to Rogic not contributing to their place in the tournament, while others have been left baffled by Arnold's refusal to select one of the most talented players Australia has to offer.