Australia captain Mile Jedinak praised the commitment of the squad after his hat-trick helped defeat Honduras 3-1 in a play-off in Sydney, thus securing a place at the 2018 World Cup. Ange Postecoglou’s men then returned from Honduras following a goalless draw in the first leg. Aston Villa midfielder Jedinak broke the deadlock on 53 minutes with a deflected free-kick, before adding another goal with a penalty and then clinching his treble five minutes from time when he slotted a second spot-kick past Donis Escober.

Australia's Mile Jedinak (centre) celebrates a goal with teammates against Honduras during the World Cup play-off yesterday. Pic/PTI