See the Socceroos at open training session

The Socceroos are inviting fans and the general public to see a full training session featuring all the Socceroos ahead of the blockbuster match against world number two ranked team Argentina.

The Socceroos are inviting fans and the general public to see a full training session featuring all the Socceroos ahead of the blockbuster match against world number two ranked team Argentina.

Thanks to the assistance of the team-s number one supporter, Qantas, fans can see Graham Arnold, National Team Coach, put the players through their football paces at MC Labour Park (Princes Park) on Friday 7 September from 4.00pm.

In addition there will be a special celebrity penalty shoot out where, thanks to Qantas, up to $10,000 could be raised for CanTeen, the Australian Organisation for Young People Living with Cancer.

Qantas is proud to support CanTeen and give a group of young Australian-s living with cancer, the opportunity to experience this open training session, meet the players and receive tickets to the match on 11 September.

“The Socceroos have received enormous support from the fans in Melbourne and we are excited to be able to welcome them and give them a unique insight into how the team prepares,” said Head Coach Graham Arnold.

“It will also be a unique chance for Melbourne to welcome back its international heroes in Vincenzo Grella and Mark Bresciano amongst others."

In addition to seeing the players in action the first 50 people who enter via Gate 1 holding a match ticket for the clash with Argentina will also get the chance to participate in a special autograph session at the end of training.

All fans can enter the stadium from 3.30pm onwards via Gate 1 at MC Labour Park. All are welcome.

Tickets are on sale for the match which will be played at the MCG on 11 September from all Ticketmaster outlets, www.ticketmaster.com.au or on 13 61 00.