Australian veteran striker Tim Cahill has given Western Sydney mentor Tony Popovic a ringing endorsement for the Socceroos’ coaching role.
Melbourne Victory’s Ange Postecoglou is the frontrunner ahead of the Central Coast coach Graham Arnold.
And while Popovic is considered the outsider among the three, Cahill says he’d be more than confident the 40-year-old former Sydney FC and Crystal Palace assistant coach could do the job.
He cited Popovic’s experience in England and his remarkable first year as head coach, where he led the Wanderers to the Premier’s Plate and the grand final in their debut season, as proof he was up to the task.
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“To be totally honest with you, I’ve worked with Popa – he’s unbelievable,” Cahill told Fox Sports on Monday.
“He’s someone I admire as well as Arnie.
“Ange I’ve met a few times and he’s done fantastically with the A-League.
“I think Popa’s the only one of the three that’s actually coached in England at a fantastic club in Crystal Palace.”
Source: AAP
