Blues centre-half Cameron Burgess has been named in the Australia starting line-up for their second AFC Asian Cup Group B game against Syria at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar this morning (KO 11.30am).

The 28-year-old will be winning his fifth full cap having been an unused sub for the Socceroos’ 2-0 victory over India on Saturday, a result which puts Australia top of the group, the Syrians having drawn 0-0 with Uzbekistan in their opening match.

Australia complete their group games against Uzbekistan at the Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah on Tuesday.

Burgess says he’s monitoring developments at Town while with the Socceroos in Qatar.

“I guess if there was ever a time to be able to clone yourself, this would be, it, wouldn’t it?” he told Keep Up.

“I’m keeping an eye [on the Town scores] as best I can, even the possession stats and everything like that really.

“Bittersweet is probably the best way to describe it, we’re in this amazing place for this really, really good tournament but then at the same time, missing out on some important games for Ipswich as well.

“I feel like at the moment I’m in a bit of a flow and just taking things day by day, game by game and not really doing much reflection, you know, there’s so many games and so many things to look forward to.

“It’s just a case of head down and stay focused. Hopefully there’ll be a chance maybe when the season’s done to sit back and reflect and hopefully it’s a memorable one.”

In the UK, the whole tournament is being broadcast by TrillerTV, formerly FITE, via their website or app.

Photo: Reuters

Linkboy13 added 09:52 - Jan 18 Sorry Cam fans but we haven't missed him since he's been away the defence looks much tighter with Edmundson at the back who is better on the ground quicker and technically better maybe not as good in the air but still good.
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smithy69 added 10:30 - Jan 18 Linkboy - give over :) The fridge has done fantastically - but Cam is missed massively on the left side The most improved player we have - bar none
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Europablue added 10:41 - Jan 18 Cam gives another dimension in terms of attacking and is solid in defence. Hopefully when he comes back we will have amassed a good amount of points!
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JewellintheTown added 11:20 - Jan 18 Both Cam & Fridge have different skill sets, so always good to have the option of either depending on how utilised for different opposition. Like many positions, I don't think its a one or the other choice. Cam missed but I'm a fan of Fridge too.
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