Cameron Burgess helped Australia reach the round of 16 of the AFC Asian Cup following a 1-0 victory over Syria at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar this lunchtime.

Burgess, 28, an unused sub in the 2-0 victory over India in the opening match, started and played the full 90 minutes as he picked up his fifth full cap.

St Pauli midfielder Jackson Irvine netted the game’s only goal in the 60th minute.

The Socceroos now cannot be overtaken by two of the other sides in Group B so will finish in the top two and go through to the round of 16.

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

Town’s other player at the Asian Cup, fellow centre-half Elkan Baggott, is next in action with Indonesia on Friday afternoon when they take on Vietnam in their second match having lost 3-1 to Iraq in their first.

Photo: Reuters

WoodfordTim added 18:32 - Jan 18 Pleased for him representing his country and must make him very proud. Being a totally selfish supporter though, I wish he was at PR. Hope Edmundson doesn't get injured or sent off. Important run-in with Southampton pressing us.
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planetblue_2011 added 20:18 - Jan 18 Well done Cam you deserve your start. Glad you got the win & through to last 16.
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Radlett_blue added 15:17 - Jan 19 The sooner Australia get knocked out & Burgess can return to Town, the better. He was born in Scotland & his dad is former Scottish international Campbell Forsyth. He represented Scotland at youth level & I wish he'd stuck with the Jocks.
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bobble added 00:44 - Jan 20 Australia can win the cup if they can get past japan..
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