The Socceroos were too good for trans-Tasman neighbours New Zealand in London.
The smile on Massimo Luongo’s face said it all on Wednesday morning (AEDT).
For the first time in almost five years, Luongo stepped out for the Green and Gold as the Socceroos defeated trans-Tasman neighbours New Zealand 2-0 in London.
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The 2015 AFC Asian Cup MVP had not represented or been in an Australia squad since 2019, but thanks to his red-hot form with high-flying Ipswich Town in the EFL Championship, Graham Arnold ended his international absence and named him in the starting line-up to face the All Whites.
It was like Luongo never left. The 31-year-old looked comfortable in midfield, tidy in possession and providing a link in the centre of the pitch as Mitch Duke’s deflected effort and a Jackson Irvine header secured…
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