Soccer-Palace prove that Australia can surprise - Jedinak

Socceroos captain Mile Jedinak accepts that people will write off Australia's chances at the World Cup but says his experience at Crystal Palace had shown him that suprises are always possible. The 29-year-old midfielder was appointed Australia captain on Wednesday after a stellar season as skipper at Palace, who staged a remarkable revival in the second half of the season to finish 11th in the Premier League. Along the way they played a big role in the title race by beating Chelsea 1-0 and holding Liverpool to a 3-3 draw over the final few games of the season. Australia's task in taking on world champions Spain, Netherlands and Chile in the group stage in Brazil next month is one that would be a big challenge for any country but Jedinak believes they might just be able to produce a shock or two.



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