It’s very different to anything that we have here in terms of his size and presence on the pitch."Popovic says the six-foot-six player really improved and has got a lot of game time in the last four months.This will be the Socceroos' sixth World Cup in a row....and only seven - including skipper Mat Ryan and veteran Mathew Leckie - of the 26 men picked have been to one before.Unfortunate calls as for veteran Martin Boyle, defender Kye Rowles, forward Brandon Borrello and goalkeeper Joe Gauci who didn't make the cut this time.Popovic's choices suggests he is willing to take calculated risks.And that approach could define Australia's tournament."They're fearless And then when they do two or three good actions, you can see them open up and relax and off they are themselves again."If players like Volpato or Yengi make an impact.....his decisions may be perceived as a chance worth taking.If not, the scrutiny could be intense.But that's the reality of football in general and the World Cup stage.So - Tony Popovic has made a statement.This is his squad.His vision.And his gamble.He's backed youth in key areas, moved on from some familiar names, and chosen a group he believes can compete on the world stage.The Socceroos will meet Türkiye for their first match on June 14, at 2pm AEST.And we'll be back before the World Cup, with some special episodes of World Cup Daily The 90+ on what to expect from the biggest players in the tournament, and a dive into some of the controversies around competition.For latest World Cup news, check out SBS News Headlines, wherever you get your podcasts.All 104 World Cup matches will be shown live and free on SBS and streamed live via SBS On Demand.