Looking at the first XI I'd definitely say that the two non-Sainz spots in the back three are most up for grabs, Rhys Williams in his current form is looking likely, Ange would love the way he plays out, and the door is open for any other young A-League or Aussies Abroad CBs like Deng, Tongyk, or Ansell etc to step up.

Cannot agree with that at all. The Dutch 2nd division is a weak comp. Playing every week in the A League is much much better for his development. Dutch football is not what it once was, apart from the top half clubs in the Eredivisie the rest are pretty weak, the good youngsters go to either the top 3 clubs or elsewhere in Europe and the wages don't keep any of the top quality players in the league.

Really disappointed Da Silva didn’t stay in Holland this year, even in the 2nd Div. he could’ve got lots of gametime and put himself in a good position for the following year. Brett Holman spent a year in the Dutch 2nd div when he was older than Da Silva is.

I agree. De Silva and Petratos have been shining lights as far as Aussie players in the A League this year. I would really like them (and Brilliante) to be giving an opportunity in friendlies soon.

What are the chamces of Seb Pasquali getting in? Probably zero.

If Ange stays then I can understand and respect that he never picks Jones again. 

Excellent news. Probably a better option to include than say even Goodwin. We do want wingers. Can't De Silva also play on the left if needed? 

ange called him up. jones said no.  he didnt want to lose that time away from his club to sit on the bench.

Watching Daniel De Silva play for CCM last night, this guy has strengths nobody else has.

As an attacking mid he is very quick on his feet, nimble, quick off the mark,  turns sharply, is very skilful on the ball, has speed over the turf, has terrific vision and is an excellent passer and mover in tight spaces.

He  is also becoming more gritty off the ball and has the engine to close down the opposition effectively as part of a team squeezing game plan.

In terms of potential, and I emphasise potential, he  could be our best player in the future.

He has improved out of sight under Okon.

he doesn't need to be "blooded" against anybody. he already has 3 goals in 7 games. 

Players who were not in the 23 last night who should be considered are

Birighitti, Williams, Spiranovic, Jeggo, Meredith, MacLaren, Mebrahtu, Taggart, Ansell, Mabil, Goodwin, Amini, Hrustic and Dougall.

I also noticed on the Socceroos wikipedia page Lord Jedinak is part of the squad.

I think the backline can def be improved. Grant for Risdon, Williams for McGowan, Spira for Wright or Degenek. Millsy should be playing RCB also given the glut of midfielders we now have and luongo's current form. Millsy's performance against Chile in that position was world class

If Burns can get gametime under his belt he puts himself right back in the frame. Ange rates him

I would also like to see Mabil, Jones and Wilkinson would be a good back up if we get some injuries.

Marrone. Never plays a bad game and one of the most underrated players in the A-League.

Isaias would be worth a shout considering he becomes an Aussie at the end of the season just before the World Cup.

Edited for spelling

From fox sports. Burgess and Elder as midfielders plus Elder named as Cameron. I think this guy actually used Fifa national squads. Davidson and Oar aren't mentioned. While not in the frame, they're not in FIFA either. I'm pretty happy with our top 30 or so. 

I agree with the entire 23 except maybe Mabil for Da Silva. Exciting pool of players. 

GOALKEEPERS

LOCKED IN: Mat Ryan

INSIDE RUNNING (named in current squad): Mitch Langerak, Danny Vukovic

CONTENDERS: Adam Federici, Mark Birighitti, Eugene Galekovic, Paul Izzo

Early call:

1. Mat Ryan

2. Mitch Langerak

3. Danny Vukovic

CENTRAL DEFENDERS

LOCKED IN: Trent Sainsbury, Bailey Wright

INSIDE RUNNING (this squad): Milos Degenek, Matthew Jurman, Ryan McGowan

CONTENDERS: Matthew Spiranovic, Rhys Williams, Dylan McGowan, Alex Wilkinson

LONG SHOTS: Kenny Dougall, Aleksandar Jovanovic, Tomislav Mrcela, Nick Ansell, Thomas Deng, Luke DeVere, Ruon Tongyik

Early call:

4. Trent Sainsbury

5. Bailey Wright

6. Milos Degenek

7. Mathew Jurman

8. Rhys Williams

WINGERS/FULLBACKS

LOCKED IN: Aziz Behich, Mathew Leckie, Josh Risdon

INSIDE RUNNING (this squad): Alex Gersbach

CONTENDERS: Rhyan Grant, Brad Smith

LONG SHOTS: Michael Zullo, Jason Geria, Ivan Franjic

Early call:

9. Aziz Behich

10. Alex Gersbach

11. Mathew Leckie

12. Josh Risdon

MIDFIELD

LOCKED IN: Mile Jedinak, Mark Milligan, Aaron Mooy, Massimo Luongo, Jackson Irvine, James Troisi, Tom Rogic

INSIDE RUNNING (recent squads): James Jeggo, Mustafa Amini, Ajdin Hrustic, Riley McGree, Stefan Mauk

CONTENDERS: Daniel De Silva, Dimitri Petratos, Josh Brillante, Chris Ikonomidis, Sebastian Pasquali

LONG SHOTS: Nick Fitzgerald, Jordan Lyden, Brandon O’Neill Aiden O’Neill, Cameron Elder, Cameron Burgess

Early call:

13. Mile Jedinak

14. Mark Milligan

15. Aaron Mooy

16. Massimo Luongo

17. Jackson Irvine

18. James Troisi

19. Tom Rogic

20. Daniel De Silva

STRIKERS/ATTACK

LOCKED IN: Tim Cahill, Robbie Kruse, Tomi Juric

INSIDE RUNNING: Craig Goodwin, Nikita Rukavytsya

CONTENDERS: Jamie Maclaren, Adam Taggart, Ben Halloran, Brandon Borrello, Kwame Yeboah, Awer Mabil

LONG SHOTS: Christian Theoharous, Apostolos Giannou, Gol Gol Mebrahtu, Bradden Inman, David Williams

Early call:

21. Tim Cahill

22. Tomi Juric

23. Robbie Kruse

Surely if Gol Gol Mehbrahtu kepps banging them in he's a chance. 

We'd have to have a back-up for game three though, as he'd definitely pick up two yellows in the first two games.

Rhys Williams would be a huge coup if he stays fit. Still dusting off some cob webs but his general play looks very promising and would be a step up from Jurman and Wright. 

Otherwise Taggart would be usefull and is a menace. 

Is O'Donovan an aussie yet?

Taggart already has 7 caps - if he needs to be 'blooded' against weak opposition then he's not ready. Compare with Jurman who was 'blooded' in 4 do or die qualifiers.

The thing I like about Petratos is that, like Troisi, he is always looking for an opportunity to create a yard of space and shoot.  The one difference is that Petratos can actually shoot.

De Silva is my outsider - needs to be more consistent, but at his best does things that others can't.

If Folami can break into the Ipswich team which looks inevitable considering how well he is playing for the u23's he has a chance.

Cleur been sitting on the bench in serie B for a few weeks now, can play at CDM RM or RB seems suited to a RWB role... would like to see him in the 30 if he gets 15-20 games this season.

Of course I was concentrated on so many that definitely Mabil is one who will come very close to getting in. 

McGowan definitely out and Ruka too probably.

Risdon depends on his form I suppose and maybe Geria will have a good season and make the provisional 40.

Gersbach I prefer but if he struggles for minutes I would like to see Meredith enter the frame with a full Championship season behind him.

I think Langerak will be fine regardless but Birighitti and Vukovic would be the two most active after Ryan. Jones won't be considered. 

CB Wilkinson, Spiranovic and Williams. 

Up front Maclaren, Taggart, Mebrahtu. Kennedy entered as a 3rd league player in 06.

Jeggo and Amini have closer claims. Holland no way and Bozanic really disappeared but did nothing wrong. Hrustic unlikely as too Burns and Ikon. 

Maybe Duke will enter the extended squad. Brad Smith is a very unlikely option at the moment. 

The squad is almost set. Degenek is versatile and has improved. Irvine is a shoe in. Goodwin should just make the cut. 

When Ange goes, Jones. 

depends on injuries and whos in form at the time.

He would be good for a domestic HAL Socceroo squad to play some friendlies.