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AFTER impressing in the Dutch Eredivisie this season, both Tommy Oar and Jason Davidson are confident of bringing their club form with them into the Socceroos World Cup squad.
Davidson plays for Heracles Almelo, while Oar is at FC Utrecht alongside his former Brisbane Roar teammate Adam Sarota, who was also named in Ange Postecoglou's initial 30-man squad.
Four years ago Oar came so close to getting on the plane to South Africa, only to miss out on then coach Pim Verbeek's final 23-man squad for the World Cup.
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But this year, with so much more experience under his belt, the 22-year-old believes he is a step closer to reaching his dream.
"Every kid dreams of going to the World Cup and of course I'm no different, so for it to be so close to becoming a reality is a fantastic feeling.
"When you arrive in camp it becomes a reality. It's always good to see all the boys again and everyone is really happy to have made the 30-man squad."
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Oar made 31 appearances for his club this season and is very familiar with many of the faces that will line up against Australia when they face the Netherlands in their second group game.
"I looked at their team and I know their entire squad," Oar said.
"I get to see a lot of them play every week and they have some fantastic players. If I was given the chance to play against them I think I would know what to expect from their play, so for me that might be a little bit of an advantage."
Four more years ... Tommy Oar poses ahead of the 2010 tournament. Source: News Limited
Davidson, who is the only left-back in the Socceroos squad, also believes his knowledge of Dutch football will stand him in good stead.
The 22-year-old was a mainstay for his club this season and is pleased with his form heading into the Socceroos' two training camps before the squad leaves for Brazil.
"I was happy I got picked, but in the same breath I thought I deserved it because I've played a lot of games this season," Davidson said.
"Tommy and myself and Adam Sarota all play in Holland and I think it's an advantage. If any of the boys or coaching staff decide to ask us for any advice I'm sure we can help out because we play against these players every week."
As Postecoglou begins the task of rebuilding the Socceroos, there is an emphasis on youth in his squad. The majority of players have fewer than 10 caps and most have never been to a World Cup.
Jason Davidson got suited up at Socceroos camp in Terrigal. Picture: Gregg Porteous. Source: News Limited
But Oar insists that just adds to their motivation.
"We're not scared of the challenge and we're confident we can surprise a lot of people," he said.
"Everybody has had good seasons and now, with the team being a lot younger than before, I think the enthusiasm at training might be a bit higher. Everybody will be doing everything they can to impress and I think that can only benefit the team."
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