Aussies call up Europe-based stars

FIFA - Australia have called up three Europe-based players for their Olympic Games opening Group D football qualifying match against Iran in Tehran next Wednesday.
Football Australia said on Friday that Queens Park Rangers midfielder Nick Ward, Hereford United defender Trent McClenahan and Danish-based striker David Williams had been included in the 20-man under-23 squad.

Sydney FC defender Ruben Zadkovich (toe) and Queensland Roar midfielder Spase Dilevski (ankle) are unavailable because of injury.

Australia are in the second stage of qualifying alongside Iran, Saudi Arabia and Jordan. The squad is in Dubai preparing for Wednesday's match in Tehran.