The squad will also stay together for the 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier Round 4 match against Uzbekistan in Tashkent on September 10.

Returning to the Socceroos squad are Harry Kewell, Brett Emerton, Michael Beauchamp, Jacob Burns, Ante Covic, Brad Jones, Jade North and Shane Stefanutto.

North and Covic are the only two A-League players in Verbeek's squad.

Scott McDonald takes his place in the squad despite an abductor injury concern during the week.

Also joining the Socceroos in camp is Vince Grella who has just signed with Blackburn Rovers.

The Torino midfielder penned a four-year deal with Rovers overnight and will play alongside compatriot Emerton at Ewood Park after agreeing to a £4 million ($8.61m) offer.

Another Socceroo on the move is Luke Wilkshire who has been sold by FC Twente to Dinamo Moscow for a reported €2m ($3.43m).

The 26-year-old, who has spent the last two years in Enschede after arriving from English side Bristol City, had a contract with the Dutch team until 2012.

Verbeek has thrown a lifeline to former Sydney FC defender Mark Milligan who is still out of contract.

Fresh from his first-ever goal in the English Premier League, Hull City midfielder Richard Garcia gets the chance to earn his second cap for the Socceroos by also being named in the squad.

Australia have a bye on match day 1 in Group A of the 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier Round 4.

On that day Uzbekistan will face Qatar in Doha and Bahrain will host Japan in Manama on September 6.

Match day 2 on September 10 will see Uzbekistan host Australia and Qatar meet Bahrain in Doha.

Socceroos squad:

Michael BEAUCHAMP, Aalborg BK, Denmark

Mark BRESCIANO, U.S. Citta di Palermo, Italy

Jacob BURNS, FC Unirea Valahorum, Romania

David CARNEY, Sheffield United FC, England