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Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has banned his players from using defeatist words - and won't even mention heavyweights France by name ahead of their World Cup opener against the reigning champions.
'I've banned the word "fatigued" and I've banned the words "in pain",' Arnold revealed as his side look to shock the world at Al-Janoub Stadium on Wednesday morning (AEDT).
'This is the World Cup, there's no such thing as being tired after a game or fatigued or having a bit of pain and stiffness: recover quickly and get on with it,' a blunt Arnold told reporters pre-game as he embraced the underdog tag.
Les Blues are overwhelming favourites ahead of the Group D clash, despite the absence of Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema, midfielders Paul Pogba and N'Golo Kante as well as centre-back Presnel Kimpembe, who have all succumbed to injuries.
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