Neill named in Australia squad

Australia head coach Pim Veerbeek has called up Lucas Neill to his squad for their FIFA World Cup Asian group qualifier against Uzbekistan in Sydney.

The West Ham United and Australia captain will be looking to win his 48th cap for his country when the sides meet on 1 April.

The Socceroos are flying high at the top of the Asian qualifier group with ten points from four games, while Uzbekistan prop up the table in fifth position with one point from their first four matches.