New coach Ante Milicic backs Matildas for World Cup success

• Milicic says he has sacked Alen Stajcic’s support
• Squad for Cup of Nations to be revealed on Thursday

New Matildas coach Ante Milicic says Australia can win the World Cup, claiming sacked coach Alen Stajcic’s blessing to take the team forward after their most acrimonious chapter.

Stajcic was axed last month by Football Federation Australia, which installed long-term Socceroos right-hand man Milicic in the role after a fast-tracked selection process. Milicic is yet to speak to his team, and will do so on Saturday as the side assembles for three friendly matches on home soil beginning next week.

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