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Socceroos skipper Mat Ryan has been brought back into the starting lineup but there was no such luck for Riley McGree as Australia take on India in their Asian Cup opener.<\/p>\n
Both players did not take part in the warm-up friendly against Bahrain but the duo were passed fit for the India clash.<\/p>\n
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However, Ryan earned a start while McGree was left to make do with a spot on the bench.<\/p>\n
Elsewhere across the team, Martin Boyle finally gets to represent Australia in an international competition after injury robbed him of appearances at the 2019 Asian Cup and the 2022 World Cup.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s also a competitive debut for Bolton Wanderers defender Gethin Jones, who slots in at right back.<\/p>\n
Arnold also went with the familiar trio of Jackson Irvine, Keanu Baccus and Connor Metcalfe in midfield.<\/p>\n
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