New Faces for the Wallabies, Wallaroos Finish on a High

Squad news, a farewell win and a manager under pressure: here’s the evening’s football news.

Kiss names his Wallabies squad for Europe
Les Kiss has picked a 33-man squad of 19 forwards and 14 backs for four November Nations Championship Tests, with Harry Wilson as captain. There are two uncapped players: Waratahs halfback Teddy Wilson, a former Australia U20 captain, and loosehead prop Tom Lambert, who joins the Reds. Carter Gordon is back from his broken leg. Miles Amatosero has also been recalled, but he plays first for Australia A against a USA XV in Nashville this weekend. The tour starts in London on 9 November.

Wallaroos beat Scotland in Canberra
The Wallaroos beat Scotland 38-31 at GIO Stadium to finish their home Test season. It was a big night: Emily Chancellor and Cecilia Smith played their last Tests, and prop Eva Karpani became only the second Wallaroo to reach 50 caps.

Junior Matildas beaten by Spain
Australia lost 3-1 to Spain in their second group game at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Spain led 2-0 within 16 minutes, and Frida Karaberis scored Australia’s goal. It was only the second goal Australia have scored at this tournament. Sydney FC goalkeeper Alyse Oppedisano has gone home after tearing her ACL in training. The Junior Matildas must beat Mexico at 2am AEDT on Monday.

Carrick under pressure at Old Trafford
Reports in the UK say Manchester United’s board is ready to make a change unless Michael Carrick’s side gets a convincing win over Bournemouth on Sunday. United have won once in the league this season and are seven games without a win in all competitions. Players had Thursday off after the 4-1 loss at Como. If you’re sticking with United through it, the Manchester United FC Bar Scarf is $36 and in stock.

Vidmar wants four new clubs at once
Melbourne City coach Aurelio Vidmar wants the A-League Men to add four new teams in one go instead of one at a time, as long as they’re financially sound. He pointed to South Melbourne’s Australia Cup win over Melbourne Victory in front of nearly 30,000 fans, and named Adelaide City, Marconi and Sutherland as other possible entrants. He said a 16-team league would be “absolutely perfect”.

Weekend watch
Tonight, Brisbane Roar host Perth Glory at Suncorp and Tonga play Lebanon at CommBank Stadium in the Rugby League World Cup. On Saturday (UK time), Arsenal host Everton. Gunners fans can carry their gear in the Arsenal FC Fade Backpack ($48). On Sunday, the Kangaroos take on Fiji at Suncorp. Then early Monday morning our time, Barcelona host Real Madrid at Camp Nou in El Clásico. Madrid fans can stay hydrated with the Real Madrid CF UV Metallic Drinks Bottle ($36).

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