Manchester United Teen James Overy Called Up to Australia Squad
James Overy, a 17-year-old full back and Manchester United academy prospect, has been named in Australia's squad for upcoming friendlies against Colombia and Venezuela. Although he has not yet played senior football for Manchester United, Overy participated in the recent under-20 World Cup for Australia.
Squad and Coach Updates
Australia's coach, Tony Popovic, welcomed back midfielders Jackson Irvine and Riley McGree from injury. The 26-man squad, announced on Friday, includes seven uncapped players as Popovic aims to strengthen the team ahead of the 2026 World Cup in North America.
Notable Potential Debutants
- Sydney FC forward Al Hassan Toure, joining his younger brother Mohamed Toure in the squad
- Poland-based striker Deni Juric
- Melbourne City goalkeeper Patrick Beach
- Centre back Kai Trewin
- Sydney FC midfielder Paul Okon-Engstler, son of former Socceroo Paul Okon
- Scotland-born defender Jack Iredale
Upcoming Matches & Goals
The players will contend for their first international caps in friendlies scheduled for November 14 against Venezuela in Houston and November 18 against World Cup-qualified Colombia in New York.
✈️🇺🇸 The CommBank #Socceroos squad for our November friendlies in North America is here! 🇻🇪🇨🇴📋 Tony Popovic has named a 26-man squad, featuring 11 changes for our matches against Venezuela and Colombia. 🗞️ Details: https://t.co/YXv5d6tUJK #ForeverGolden
The squad mix reflects a focus on building depth and experience in the second-last international window before the upcoming World Cup.
Author's summary: Australia’s national team integrates promising talents like Manchester United’s James Overy as Coach Popovic prepares a 26-man squad for crucial friendlies ahead of the 2026 World Cup.