Kewell's Galatasaray team-mate Lucas Neill, Everton midfielder Tim Cahill, and Fulham goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer were also included in Verbeek's squad.

BBC: World Cup 2010: Australia omit Middlesbrough's Williams

Australia coach Pim Verbeek blamed Rhys Williams' club boss after the young defender missed out on his final 23-man World Cup squad.

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Verbeek is confident the former Leeds and Liverpool winger will be fit ahead of Australia's first match against Germany in Durban on 13 June.

BBC: World Cup 2010: Australia omit Middlesbrough's Williams