Kewell and Bresciano return

In what can only be good news for the Socceroos leading into South Africa, Harry Kewell and Marco Bresciano appear to be about to make long awaited returns to the field after prolonged injury spells.

Kewell has been working closely with Australian team physio Phil Coles, who expects Kewell to make his first appearance back from injury on Anzac Day for Galatassaray. Whilst Harry has always been positive about his chances of a berth in South Africa, fans, team mates and coaching staff alike will be buoyed by the news of his imminent return.

In Italy, Marco Bresciano is nearing the end of his rehabilitation from a back injury. Australian team physios has been working with Bresciano in his quest to be fit for South Africa, and from all reports it has been very successful. Bresciano believes he will be fully fit to take his place in the 3 World Cup friendlies against New Zealand, Denmark and the U.S.A.