Socceroos got here oh so shut on the FIFA World Cup final 12 months to progressing previous the Round of 16 – however the Lionel Messi lead Argentina aspect had been too good – regardless of the strain placed on by the Australians.
Argentina, who went on to win the Cup, defeated the Socceroos 2-1, however McGree stated the sport may have gone both manner.
“I have fond memories from the Argentina game at the World Cup,” McGree stated.
“It was a bit of a rollercoaster. We had a bit of momentum early on and then towards the end of the game we were kind of pushing and if it wasn’t for a world class save and world class players and big moments maybe the game would have swayed a different way and the outcome would have been different.
“We learned a lot and took a lot away from that and we’re coming her and looking forward to testing ourselves again and going on the pitch and giving our best performance.”
Australia will tackle Argentina in Beijing on Thursday.
With the World Cup 2026 qualifying matches not too far sooner or later McGree stated each match was essential.
“We want to perform, we want to play well, not only for others but for ourselves,” he stated.
“We want to put our best foot forward and to give ourselves the best opportunity to play for our country and do our country proud.”
The 24-year-old stated the World Cup expertise and proving they might push the most effective group on the planet the best way they did had created a particular ambiance among the many camp.
“As a team and as individuals if give you the belief that you can do it against the best in the world so you know no matter who you come against your a chance and if you play together and believe in each other then bring it on,” McGree stated.
The versatile midfielder performed for Adelaide United, Club Brugge, Newcastle Jets, Melbourne City and Birmingham City earlier than discovering a brand new house with Championship group Middlesbrough.
The lengthy Championship season, through which Middlesbrough narrowly missed out being promoted to the Premier League, solely completed just a few weeks in the past however McGree stated his physique was feeling recent and prepared for the nationwide camp.
“The season with Middlesbrough was a bit of a rollercoaster with a few ups and a few downs but overall as an individual and as a team we be nothing but proud of ourselves,” he stated.
“We are back in the family and back together and nothing has changed. We’re always loving being in among each other and it is really good.”
Australia will play Argentina at The Workers’ Stadium Beijing, China at 10pm (AEST) on June 15. The match might be stay and free on Network 10 and Paramount+
Originally revealed as Socceroos v Argentina: Riley McGree, Australia eyes World Cup revenge
Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au
