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Jim Goodwin knows Ryan Strain has everything in front of him and is desperate to nail down a World Cup berth.
The Australian international is now back and fit after a fractured kneecap, suffered in the Conference League win over UNA Strassen.
Goodwin knows it is a major goal to do well with Dundee United , to make sure he is on the Socceroos’ flight to America, Canada and Mexico this summer.
The manager admitted: “Ryan is well-liked within the group, he’s one of the characters so everyone has been disappointed for him and helped him along when he was out.
“This is a big season for him because not only does he want to do well for Dundee United, he also wants to force his way into the World Cup squad with Australia.
“That’s not so far away, so it’s