Australia's young defender Lucas Herrington is being praised by teammate Harry Souttar, who likened him to a 'Rolls-Royce'. At just 18 years old, Herrington became the youngest Australian to start a World Cup match against Paraguay.

What's behind the praise?

Herrington's impressive skills on the ball have drawn comparisons to a luxury car.

Recent form

Australia has struggled lately, with a record of 2W-0D-3L in their last 5 matches, including a loss to Colombia 3-0 on 2025-11-19.

DateOpponentResult
2025-11-19Colombia0-3

Injury update

J. Italiano is currently sidelined, but the team is looking forward to his return.

The Socceroos will look to bounce back from their recent losses, with Herrington's skills being a key factor in their success. As of 29 Jun 2026, the team is focused on preparing for their next match.