This year's Asian Cup is proof the Socceroos cannot take the threat of Lebanon lightly, midfielder Jackson Irvine insists.
Two wins against the world No.115 Lebanese - in Thursday's World Cup qualifier in Sydney and the following Tuesday's game in Canberra - will secure Australia's berth in the final round of qualification.
On paper, it looks a fairly straightforward assignment for Graham Arnold's men, who sit 23rd in governing body FIFA's rankings.
