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Australia won’t ‘baby’ players about social media use before USA World Cup clash
Assistant coach Hayden Foxe backs Socceroos to handle match hype
TL;DR
- Australia's assistant coach, Hayden Foxe, believes players are mature enough to handle World Cup hype and social media.
- The Socceroos are preparing to face co-hosts the United States in Seattle after both teams won their opening Group D matches.
- Despite negative comments from some US pundits, Foxe insists the team will not "baby" the players.
- Players like Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe are confident and motivated after their first win.
- Foxe cautioned the team against excessive celebration, referencing past tournaments where early excitement led to later disappointment.