MELBOURNE :Manchester United teen James Overy has not played any senior club football but Australia coach Tony Popovic says the defender could make his World Cup squad next year.

Popovic has included the 18-year-old in his squad for friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia as the Socceroos build toward the 2026 finals in North America.

"He's worth having a look at," Popovic told reporters.

"I'm very open minded about what that looks like for the immediate future and long term."

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