Nabbout and Petratos named in Bert van Marwijk's first Socceroos squad

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Bert van Marwijk has named his first Socceroos squad with four A-League players and the Japan-bound Andrew Nabbout included in the Dutchman’s initial list of 29 for the upcoming pre-World Cup friendlies against Norway and Colombia.

Nabout, who joined Urawa Red Diamonds from Newcastle Jets on Monday, is joined by former team-mate midfielder Dimi Petratos, James Troisi of Melbourne Victory, Western Sydney Wanderers’ Josh Risdon and Sydney FC’s Joshua Brillante.

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