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Summary Cahill and Kewell left out of Australia's squad to play Scotland next week.
Two of Australias most experienced players, Tim Cahill and Harry Kewell, were Wednesday left out of Australias squad to play Scotland in Edinburgh next week.Cahill, 32, who last month departed Everton after eight seasons to play for the New York Red Bulls, had indicated he did not want to be considered for Socceroos friendlies until he settled into his new life.Kewells omission was also expected after cutting ties to Melbourne Victory and moving back to England, where he is hoping a club will sign him.Coach Holger Osieck indicated both players still had a future with Australia.Its very unfortunate for him that hes waiting with no club, and still waiting for a signing, he said of Kewell, 33.Still, I think he has great potential and whenever I have him in the group, hes a very positive asset.The coach said Cahills move could prove a boon for the Socceroos.He opted for a new challenge, he thinks its a good move for him, he said.Major League Soccer is becoming stronger and stronger. Hes going to be forced to show his best and that will be positive for the Socceroos as well.While Kewell and Cahill will be missing, captain Lucas Neill, who is also without a club, was selected, along with veteran goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer, who should win his 99th cap in the friendly on August 15.Osieck also included some new faces, including Jason Davidson, a 21-year-old defender who has spent three years in Portugal and the Netherlands, breaking into the Heracles Almelo first team last season.Fellow defender Ryan McGowan, who plays for Scottish club Hearts, was also picked for the first time.Australia squad:Mark Bresciano, Alex Brosque, David Carney, Jason Davidson, Adam Federici, Chris Herd, Brett Holman, Mile Jedinak, Neil Kilkenny, Robbie Kruse, Mitch Langerak, Scott McDonald, Ryan McGowan, Lucas Neill (capt), Sasa Ognenovski, Mark Schwarzer, Archie Thompson, Carl Valeri, Luke Wilkshire, Rhys Williams.
