Socceroos turn to secret weapon Mile Jedinak in case of World Cup shootout

Australia are leaning on the knowledge of their assistant coach, who never missed a penalty during his international playing career, ahead of the last-32 clash with Egypt

As the Socceroos turn their minds to the possibility of a penalty shootout against Egypt, they have a powerful presence in their corner: Mile Jedinak. Australia’s assistant coach boasts a remarkable record – he never missed a penalty for the Socceroos during his career as a player, and found the back of the net from the spot three times at World Cups.

Asked about his record this week as the Australian team prepare for the last-32 match in Dallas, Jedinak initially tried to deflect. “You know the answer to that,” he said. “We’re not here to talk about me.”