When are the Socceroos playing England? Australia to face European heavyweights in London

Joshua Mayne

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The Socceroos have a blockbuster friendly lined up against England, with Graham Arnold's side looking to continue their positive form.

Massimo Luongo — who hasn't played for Australia since 2019 — headlines the latest inclusions to the squad, with a match against New Zealand to follow. 

The Sporting News has all the key times and broadcast details for the clash.

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Socceroos next game: When is Australia vs. England? 

The Socceroos' next match will take place on Saturday, October 14, 2023 (AEDT) when they play England in a friendly. 

Currently ranked 5th in the world, the Three Lions represent a significant test for Arnold's side.

It will also be a chance for the Socceroos to play in front of a large crowd, with plenty of fans expected to pack out the iconic Wembley Stadium in London.

Kick-off is scheduled for 5:45 am AEDT (7:45 pm local time).

How to watch Socceroos vs. England: TV channel, live stream

Fans will be able to catch the match between Australia and England on free-to-air via Channel 10 or through streaming service 10 play.

The broadcast will begin at 5:30 am AEDT, 15 minutes before kick-off at 5:45 am AEDT.

Socceroos squad: Massimo Luongo returns for Australia

Arnold has made a number of notable changes ahead of the Socceroos' two upcoming friendlies.

Luongo headlines the fresh inclusions, with the 31-year-old returning to the national team fold for the first time in four years following strong form in the Championship with Ipswich Town. 

Left-back Jordy Bos is back in the squad after a bout with appendicitis, while right-back Lewis Miller has earned his debut call-up.

In a boost for Australia, midfielder Jackson Irvine has been named after recovering from an ankle injury suffered in the country's previous friendly against Mexico.

Socceroos squad for friendlies vs. England and New Zealand

Goalkeepers

Tom Glover
Andrew Redmayne
Maty Ryan (c)

Defenders

Aziz Behich
Jordan Bos
Cameron Burgess
Alessandro Circati
Milos Degenek
Lewis Miller
Kye Rowles
Harry Souttar
Ryan Strain

Midfielders

Keanu Baccus
Jackson Irvine
Massimo Luongo
Riley McGree
Connor Metcalfe

Forwards

Brandon Borrello
Martin Boyle
Mitch Duke
Craig Goodwin
Awer Mabil
Sam Silvera

Joshua Mayne

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Joshua Mayne is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia based in Sydney, Australia. He has previously worked as a newsreader at 2SER and journalist at Ministry of Sport. While Joshua’s main passions are football, rugby league, basketball and F1, he will watch any sport that's on. He is still waiting for Arsenal to win the Premier League again.