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Portsmouth striker Thomas Waddingham forced to wait on Socceroos bow despite wholesale changes

Pompey striker Thomas Waddingham was an unused substitute as Australia defeated Qatar in Doha on Friday…

By Mark McMahon · Portsmouth News

Published: Friday, 13 November 2026 at 5:37 PM

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Thomas Waddingham remained an unused substitute in Australia's 3-0 friendly win against Qatar in Doha.
Manager Tony Popovic made multiple second-half substitutions but did not hand the Portsmouth striker his international debut.
Waddingham earned his maiden Socceroos call-up after scoring two goals in four matches following an ankle injury.

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Portsmouth striker Thomas Waddingham remained an unused substitute during Australia's 3-0 friendly win over Qatar in Doha on Friday. The 21-year-old earned his maiden senior call-up following two goals in four games for Pompey, but manager Tony Popovic opted against handing him a debut despite holding a 3-0 halftime lead.

Fellow squad newcomers Diesel Herrington and Sam Klein featured as second-half substitutes, alongside former Portsmouth forward Kusini Yengi. Waddingham will have another opportunity to earn his first international cap when the Socceroos face Jordan in Doha on Tuesday before returning to club action.

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