Unflappable Lucas Herrington takes praise and World Cup progress in his stride
Lucas Herrington became the youngest Australian to start a World Cup match during Australia's game against Paraguay on Tuesday. The 18-year-old defender has drawn interest from Barcelona, with his value likely exceeding the A$26 million record transfer set by Harry Souttar. Herrington's calm performance has been key to Australia's advancement to the tournament's last 32.
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Published 28 Jun 2026, 21:56 UTC · Updated 28 Jun 2026, 22:20 UTC
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