Socceroos: Holland tonight Uzbekistan Wed in the big one.

Let's hope the Dutch game tonight isn't like the last time we met them prior to the World Cup. It ended 1-1 but boy Holland should have beat us 7-1. It was tough to watch. At least the score doesn't matter tonight....yeah right!

MIERLO, NETHERLANDS / SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
6 September 2008

Mixed news from the Qantas Socceroos training camp in Mierlo, Netherlands, where the team is now resting prior to tonight's match (local time) between the Netherlands and Australia.

Qantas Socceroos coach, Pim Verbeek, says he has "no worries" about the result of tonight's game (Dutch time) between Australia and the Netherlands at Eindhoven.

"In the end, this match is about Wednesday's game," Verbeek said.

Australia meets Uzbekistan in the first of its round 4 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers in Tashkent on Wednesday.

Verbeek said that while he is delighted with the form of the team, he was disappointed that midfielder Vincenzo Grella is likely to miss out on the Uzbekistan match.

"Vincenzo has had an MRI scan and it doesn't look good," Verbeek said.

"It is going to be very difficult for him to be ready for Wednesday."

Grella suffered an injury to his calf in training and was on crutches on Friday.

Mark Milligan has also been receiving close attention from medical staff after a training injury, with his prospects looking more positive.

Verbeek said that while Milligan will not take part in the Netherlands game, he is "50-50" for the Uzbekistan match. Verbeek confirmed that Milligan will travel to Tashkent on the charter flight arranged by Football Federation Australia.

On a positive note, Verbeek declared that Harry Kewell is looking fresh and fit.

"Harry is fit, Harry is ready, Harry is fresh. It is good to see him in the group.

"Harry is back!"

Netherlands v Australia kicks-off at 4.30am AEST Sunday 8 September, and is shown live and exclusive on FOX Sports 2.