Unlocking Australia’s attack should be Tony Popovic’s main priority with the World Cup coming into sharp focus and scrutiny on his team increasing

Very rarely in international football is one afforded a painless path forward. In a world governed by limited time and communication with squads, rapid turnarounds, extensive travel, and a talent pool ending at your nation’s borders, it’s not about doing things perfectly but instead finding a way to go close. For Tony Popovic, one of these crossroads moments arrived after the Socceroos punched their tickets for the World Cup back in June, when the stress of chasing qualification was replaced with ensuring Australia’s men were put in the best position to succeed at the tournament proper.

With four windows – eight games – between qualification a

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