Real Madrid, Arsenal target Timpano in Australia U17 squad

Australia U17 coach Ang Postecoglou has named his squad for this year's World Championships in Finland.

Southampton midfielder Matt Christensen has been named along with Wollongong's Jacob Timpano, who is a confirmed target for Arsenal and Real Madrid.

Australia will go into camp in Melbourne between July 25-31 before leaving for Finland on August 9.

Nigeria, Argentina and Costa Rica have been named in Australia's group.

The squad:

Goalkeepers: Nick Crossley (SASI); Mario Aparicio (QAS); Nathan Hughes (Northern Spirit)

Defenders: Jacob Timpano (Wollongong Wolves); Keegan Wolfenden (AIS); Nigel Boogard (Newcastle United); Ben Griffin (QAS); Adrian Leijer (VIS)

Midfielders: Kristian Sarkies (VIS); Erik Paartalu (NSWIS); Matt Christensen (Southampton, England); Dane Richardson (QAS); Lachlan Cahill (Olympic Sharks); Angelo Martino (Parramatta Power)

Forwards: Serkan Oksuz (Melbourne Knights); Richard Cardozo (Parramatta Power); Adam Casey (AIS); Dez Giraldi (AIS); Matt Hilton (Olympic Sharks); Matthew Deegan (AIS)