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Socceroos star labels US punditry 'rubbish' ahead of FIFA World Cup
Key takeaways
- Former USA men's player Alexi Lalas was the most recent, saying Australia was "an average team by any measure".
- "I've seen all the US stuff and I'm just sick of it, to be honest," Metcalfe said as the Socceroos prepare for a friendly against Switzerland in San Diego.
- "Let's just wait for the game.
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Regarding the commentary the Socceroos have been receiving, Connor Metcalfe (left) says, "It's just so much rubbish, honestly. I'm just sick of it." (Getty Images: Robert Cianflone)
Link copied Share Share article Socceroos midfielder Connor Metcalfe says he is tired of the United States' media labelling Australia as easy beats ahead of the FIFA World Cup, starting next week.
Former USA men's player Alexi Lalas was the most recent, saying Australia was "an average team by any measure".
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