From Blacktown to Qatar - the journey of Socceroo captain Mat Ryan

Socceroos captain Mat Ryan

Socceroos captain Mat Ryan Source: AAP / Li shanze

One player certain of his place in the Socceroos World Cup squad is the captain, goalkeeper Mat Ryan. The 30 year-old is preparing to play at a third World Cup – a feat that was only a pipe dream as a young footballer growing up in Sydney's western suburbs.



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