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Even our experts at the desk at SBS have been in two minds about what approach Tony Popovich will take.

So I think the approach will be really interesting.

Does he go with these young guys once again or has that shock value worn off?

I don't know.

There are a lot of questions, Sam, in the lead up to this one and I'm glad that it's Tony Popovich making the call and not me.

It is possible.

That's the beautiful thing about football, that anything is possible.

And to be honest, if we came out of this one with a draw, I would be stoked.

That is four points.

That gets us through to the knockout stages for sure.

I mean, three points with a good goal difference is likely to get us through at this World Cup as well.

I think a draw would be remarkable.

A win would...

Wow.

I mean, we dare to dream, Sam.

That would be huge.

Then we start talking heading into that final game against Paraguay about the potential to top Group D. And whoever does top Group D gets a far more straightforward trip through the knockout stages than whoever finishes second or indeed third in Group D. Topping Group D is huge.

It's a lot to ask.

It's a huge amount to hope for.