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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Socceroos look for burgess to be new defensive rock | History Defined

Cameron Burgess will marshal the defence for the Socceroos against China. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Cameron Burgess insists his lack of game time with Premier League side Ipswich Town will not hinder his ability to fill the Harry Souttar-sized hole in the heart of the Socceroos' defence.

Burgess faces one of the toughest tests of his 14-cap Australia career when he's expected to marshal a Socceroos' back three against China in Hangzhou on Tuesday. 

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