Carl Valeri makes the Socceroos Asia Cup squad.

Canberra's Carl Valeri has made the Socceroo squad for the Asia Cup.

With Sally Shipard and Caitlin Munoz in Sundays Matildas squad this further enhances the reputation of football in the Canberra region.

Carl Valeri, currently playing football inTuscany for Grosseto, will be the first Canberran (male) to play at the Asia Cup.

The last Canberra player to make the Australianside was Ned Zelic. Canberran Joe Simunic, of course, currently represents Croatia at national level.

The players selected in the 23-man squad are: Goalkeepers: Mark Schwarzer, Brad Jones, Michael PetkovicDefenders: Lucas Neill, Brett Emerton, Michael Beauchamp, Michael Thwaite, Mark Milligan, Patrick Kisnorbo Midfielders: Mark Bresciano, Harry Kewell, Tim Cahill, Vince Grella, Mile Sterjovski, Luke Wilkshire, Jason Culina, Carl Valeri, Nick Carle, David CarneyForwards: Mark Viduka, John Aloisi, Archie Thompson, Brett Holman