McClenahan flies to Dubai

Hereford United's defender Trent McClenahan flies out to Dubai today to join the Australian Olympic squad.

McClenahan is one of three European based footballers in the squad for their crucial Olympic opening Group D qualifying match against Iran in Tehran next Wednesday.

The three from Europe in the 20 strong squad are Perth Glory midfielder and 2005/06 Hyundai A-League Rising Star award winner Nick Ward currently with Brighton and Hove Albion, 2005 Young Socceroos co-captain and defender Trent McClenahan who is at Hereford, plus Danish-based striker David Williams.

Australia's win over Chinese Taipei saw the team progress to Group D in the second stage of qualifying alongside Iran, Saudi Arabia and Jordan.

Most of the squad are currently preparing in Dubai for Wednesday's match in Tehran. McClenahan will join them later today.

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