‘Special talent’: Popovic hails history-making Herrington as Socceroos book last-32 spot
Aged just 18, Lucas Herrington became the youngest Socceroo to start at a World Cup – and the central defender was one of Australia’s best in the vital 0-0 draw with Paraguay.
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