Kennedy and Beauchamp in for Socceroos

23 June 2010-SBS

Towering striker Josh Kennedy will start for Australia in place of suspended Harry Kewell, while Michael Beauchamp will replace Craig Moore for the Socceroos' crucial final Group D match against Serbia in Nelspruit.

It is understood Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek will use Kennedy to give his side an attacking focal point while Beauchamp, who impressed during the 2010 World Cup warm-up matches, is the natural successor to Moore and will earn his 22nd cap with his debut World Cup appearance.

Elsewhere, Tim Cahill returns to the starting line-up at the expense of Brett Holman, who impressed against Ghana and netted the Socceroos' only goal of the tournament so far.

Meanwhile David Carney retains his position at left back, with Scott Chipperfield and Brett Holman understood to be used as attacking options in the second half.

Australia must beat Serbia and rely on the result going its way in the match between Germany and Ghana to progress to the second round, after a campaign beset by controversial refereeing decisions and rumours of discontent within the team.

Eapected Australia team to play Serbia:

Goalkeeper: Mark Schwarzer Defenders: Luke Wilkshire, Lucas Neill, Michael Beauchamp, David Carney Midfielders: Carl Valeri, Jason Culina, Brett Emerton, Tim Cahill, Mark Bresciano Forwards: Josh Kennedy.

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