Former Socceroo turned football pundit Robbie Slater believes the lack of fear within Australia’s youthful line-up will prove an advantage as the squad undergoes final preparations for their World Cup campaign.
The Socceroos face an uphill battle to qualify from the ‘Group of Death,’ having been drawn alongside World Champions Spain, the Netherlands and Chile.
Slater, who is hosting the Hyundai VIP Fan Park Experience at The Star Sydney during the tournament, conceded there are weaknesses in the current crop of players.
But the 49-year-old is adamant coach Ange Postecoglou’s decision to put his faith in generation next will pay dividends in the near future.
“I think one of the strengths with young players is that you don't get fear,” Slater told FourFourTwo. “You have a lot of self-belief when you're young.
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