Soccer-Australia defender Matthews exits pre-World Cup camp with injury

Australia defender Hayden ​Matthews has pulled out ​of the Socceroos' pre-World ‌Cup ​camp in Florida with injury, opening the door for uncapped 18-year-old centre ‌back Dylan Leonard to join the training squad. Here are some details:

* Portsmouth centre back Matthews' hopes of selection for the ‌June 11 to July 19 World Cup are likely ‌to be over following an ankle injury, media reported. * Leonard, who plays for German club Schalke 04, earns his first call-up to an ⁠Australia ​squad.

* Leonard ⁠joined 12 additions to the training squad in Sarasota, including defender Gianni ⁠Stensness, who returns to the squad for the first time ​since October 2024. * The new arrivals join 19 players ⁠already in camp ahead of coach Tony Popovic picking his final 26 ⁠for ​the World Cup.

* Cameron Devlin, Martin Boyle and Ante Suto joined from Scotland, while Jacob Italiano, Jason ⁠Geria, Milos Degenek, Aiden O'Neill and Jordan Bos were also ⁠added. * Australia ⁠play Turkey, the United States and Paraguay in the group stage at the World Cup.

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