<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nGoodbye<\/h2>\n Well, that\u2019s all from us today. <\/p>\n
For the second time in four months, Australia are leaving England with the Ashes.<\/p>\n
Rediscovered in a suburban Sydney garage after going missing for almost 70 years, the \u2018Soccer Ashes\u2019 re-took their rightful place as the symbol of trans-Tasman football supremacy on Tuesday night (Wednesday morning AEDT) \u2013 and by virtue of having won the last time they went up for grabs in 1954, the Socceroos\u2019 2-0 win over New Zealand meant they technically retained them.<\/p>\n
If you want to read the full report from our expert on the ground, Vine Rugari<\/strong>, you can find it here. <\/p>\nAnd while you\u2019re at it, catch up on the latest news on one of Australia\u2019s favourite exports – Ange Postecoglou. <\/p>\n
Goodbye. <\/p>\n
Full-time at Wembley<\/h2>\n Marcus Rashford broke the deadlock for England on 57 minutes before Harry Kane added another 20 minutes later for a 3-1 win.<\/p>\n
Euro 2024 qualifying results<\/h3>\n\nEngland 3 Italy 1<\/li>\n Malta 1 Ukraine 3<\/li>\n Serbia 3 Montenegro 1<\/li>\n Lithuania 2 Hungary 2<\/li>\n Finland 1 Kazakhstan 2<\/li>\n Northern Ireland 0 Slovenia 1<\/li>\n San Marino 1 Denmark 2 <\/li>\n<\/section>\nAdvertisement<\/small><\/p>\n\n 7.49am<\/time><\/span><\/p>\nAlessandro Circati \u2018very happy\u2019 on debut<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n Another Australian who will remember this friendly is debutant Alessandro Circati. <\/p>\n
The 20-year-old said Graham Arnold only told him this morning that he would get a start. <\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m very happy we won and also happy with my first game for the Socceroos,\u201d Circati said.<\/p>\n
\u201cHis [Arnold\u2019s] message was just play how you play with your club…and I feel like I\u2019ve done exactly that.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/picture>\nAlessandro Circati in his debut for Australia.<\/span>Credit: <\/span>AP<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n\n 7.42am<\/time><\/span><\/p>\n\u2018Felt like home\u2019: Luongo back after five years<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n It\u2019s been five years since Massimo Luongo has worn the green and gold, but today, coach Graham Arndols finally gave him another start. <\/p>\n
The 31-year-old originally from Sydney said he was grateful to get another opportunity to represent Australia. <\/p>\n <\/picture>\nMassimo Luongo battles for the ball.<\/span>Credit: <\/span>AP<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\u201cI just enjoyed it. I went out there, I wasn\u2019t nervous, I wasn\u2019t building up in my head or anything…it felt like I was home,\u201d Luongo said. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe England game [last week] I was thinking if I played then it would be a little cherry on top…didn\u2019t happen. Today Arnie put me in, put his full trust in me, and I think the boys played really well.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n 7.33am<\/time><\/span><\/p>\nAustralia win 2-0 in west London<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n Well, it\u2019s coming home.<\/p>\n
Forget the Euros, this is the rivalry and the victory everyone will be talking about – the Soccer Ashes. <\/p>\n
People will be naming their firstborn \u2018Souttar\u2019 and \u2018Irvine\u2019 and the Australians will lift the tiny trophy in west London after a comfortable 2-0 victory.<\/p>\n
Full-time: <\/strong>Australia 2, New Zealand 0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/section>\nAdvertisement<\/small><\/p>\n\n 7.26am<\/time><\/span><\/p>\nAll Whites on the attack<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n We\u2019re inside the final 10 minutes, and the All Whites are trying their best to get on the board.<\/p>\n
There are seven New Zealanders up around Australia\u2019s box, and Matthew Garbett tries to have a shot at goal.<\/p>\n
But Maty Ryan isn\u2019t fazed, and nothing comes of it.<\/p>\n
Australia 2, New Zealand 0 after 84 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n 7.25am<\/time><\/span><\/p>\nIrvine in fine form<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n That was Irvine\u2019s best strike since this slapback against our own Vince Rugari<\/strong> at the World Cup in Qatar last year.<\/p>\n <\/picture>\nJackson Irvine (right) celebrates with Martin Boyle.<\/span>Credit: <\/span>AP<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Nick Cave-loving Socceroo spoke last week about bringing his form from Germany\u2019s second tier \u2013 where cult favourites St Pauli currently lead the standings over crosstown rivals Hamburg in the race for Bundesliga promotion \u2013 to the national team, and he\u2019s certainly done that tonight.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n 7.19am<\/time><\/span><\/p>\nIrvine scores for Socceroos<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n Finally, we have another goal! <\/p>\n
It was a bit too easy for the Socceroos, with substitute Jackson Irvine heading in a ball from a Martin Boyle corner. <\/p>\n
The ball finds the back of the net, and Irvine adds another goal to his international tally. <\/p>\n
Australia 2, New Zealand 0 after 76 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/section>\nAdvertisement<\/small><\/p>\n\n 7.15am<\/time><\/span><\/p>\nAustralia hold lead with 20 minutes left<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n With 20 minutes left in this match, the Australians still hold the lead.<\/p>\n
With just one goal the difference, the Socceroos really can\u2019t be complacent to finish this match, and they\u2019ve had plenty of opportunities to extend that lead.<\/p>\n
There have been a few missed opportunities for the Australians \u2013 bad passes and offside flags \u2013 and coach Graham Arnold doesn\u2019t look impressed on the sideline.<\/p>\n
Australia 1, New Zealand 0<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/picture>\nAustralian coach Graham Arnold talks to his team from the sideline.<\/span>Credit: <\/span>Getty<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n\n