The Socceroos are set for a very stern test later this month when they face a strong Colombian side in a friendly as preparation for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
With new Socceroos coach Bert van Marwijk only recently confirming his final 26-man squad, Colombia have revealed the players they'll be fielding and Australia will certainly have their work cut out.
Among the listed players, there's Bayern Munich midfielder James Rodriguez, former Manchester United forward Radamel Falcao and Arsenal keeper David Ospina.
.@FCFSeleccionCol's squad for our friendly in London has dropped. A red hot list 🔥 & a friendly foe for @MatyRyan given his @OfficialBHAFC teammate @JoseIzquierdo7 is in the Colombian 🇨🇴 squad! pic.twitter.com/KbeG96iuij
— Ben O'Neill (@BennyONeill) March 17, 2018
It's a pretty much full-strength side from the South American giants who are currently ranked 13th in the world and will also play France in a friendly prior to Australia.
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The Socceroos clash with Colombia will take place in London on March 27 and is an ideal test considering Australia will play South American side Peru in the group stages at the World Cup.
Prior to taking on the South Americans, van Marwijk will get his first taste of Socceroos action when they play Norway on March 24.
