Western Sydney Wanderers FC are proud to confirm that seven of the club’s Isuzu UTE A-League players have been selected for national team duty during the March international window, showcasing the club’s talent on the world stage.
Headlining the selections is Brandon Borrello, who has been named in the Subway Socceroos’ extended 26-player squad for Australia’s AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 fixtures against Indonesia and China PR.
Borrello, who found the back of the net with a pinpoint header in the Wanderers recent clash against Melbourne Victory, will be looking to make his mark as the national team prepares for these crucial encounters in both Sydney and China over the next two weeks.
Four of the Wanderers emerging talents – Aydan Hammond, Aidan Simmons, Oscar Priestman and Anthony Pantazopoulos – have been named in the Subway Australian U-23s squad for the Doha International U-23 Cup.
The tournament will see Australia’s young guns face off against U-23 sides from Croatia, Egypt, Qatar, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates, marking the first step in their preparations for the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers in September.
These selections are a testament to the Wanderers’ ongoing commitment to youth development with the players delivering standout performances during the 2024/25 Isuzu UTE A-League season.
Meanwhile, Bozhidar Kraev has earned a recall to the Bulgarian national team for the first time since 2021.
Bulgaria will take on the Republic of Ireland in a high-stakes UEFA Nations League play-off, with the first leg set for 20 March in Plovdiv and the return leg on 23 March in Dublin.
Kraev played a pivotal role in the Wanderers’ stunning 4-2 comeback against Melbourne Victory on Saturday night, scoring the club’s first goal and sparking a remarkable turnaround.
Additionally, midfielder Mohamed Al-Taay has been named in Iraq’s squad for their upcoming Asian qualifiers against Kuwait and Palestine.
As Iraq aims to strengthen their push for World Cup qualification, Al-Taay will be part of a squad blending experience and emerging talent.
The Wanderers take immense pride in seeing their players represent their nations on the international stage, reinforcing the club’s status as a breeding ground for top-tier talent and the future stars of world football.
