Melbourne, May 7:

Melbourne City star Daniel Arzani was named in Australia’s preliminary squad for the World Cup, while veteran Tim Cahill was also included. Arzani, 19, enjoyed a fine A-League season, doing enough to impress coach Bert van Marwijk to be part of the 32-man squad.

The tricky winger scored two goals and provided three assists in the league this campaign, leading to suggestions Iran – his place of birth – could poach the teenager

Carlos Queiroz, Iran’s Portuguese head coach has been monitoring the Iranian born forward, how has always expressed his allegiance with Australia. However, lately Arzani has declared that if he can not find a spot in the soccoroos , he will opt for Iran if called up.