hanges to his team to face Japan in a critical World Cup qualifier on Tuesday night.A win at Melbournes Etihad Stadium would be a huge stride towards t

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou says hell make some - but not a lot - of changes to his team to face Japan in a critical World Cup qualifier on Tuesday night.A win at Melbournes Etihad Stadium would be a huge stride towards the 2018 tournament for Australia, maintaining their top place in the group and earning them a four-point buffer over their arch-rivals.But Postecoglou has plenty to ponder in picking his side, including the fitness of captain Mile Jedinak.Jedinak, 32, didnt take part in the Socceroos light training session on Sunday at Lakeside Stadium, instead heading to the Victorian Institute of Sports pool next door.The Aston Villa midfielder was spared training between national team matches last month, and didnt play in the second qualifier against United Arab Emirates.Earlier on Sunday, Postecoglou said every player was fit and available for selection, but the same team wouldnt feature.Well make at least a couple (of changes) because weve got an opportunity to do that, he said.Weve got some players in the squad who didnt play in the first game and have got a bit of energy about them.Its going to take another big effort on Tuesday so well make sure we put the strongest team out there we think will get the job done.Two days out from the match, the priority for the other 22 squad members seems to getting some shut-eye.A challenging transit from Jeddah in Saudi Arabia to Melbourne was lengthened by an unwanted stopover in Adelaide to refuel.Three hours was a popular response from players when asked of their sleep on Sunday night, but none said theyd let it affect their match preparation.Massimo Luongo appears likely to come into the side after playing just half an hour against Saudi Arabia.Postecoglou said he had been impressed by the young midfielders form for Queens Park Rangers and was unlucky not to start in Jeddah.When he came on again, as he did in the UAE, he really drove us forward. Hes flying, he said.Ive watched QPR the last couple of weeks and hes really going well and hes another that can score.Jackson Irvine is also a chance to come into the team given Jedinaks fitness concern.Alternatively, Mark Milligan could be shifted into midfield after turning out at right-back against Saudi Arabia, allowing a defender to come into the side.Postecoglou said he had plenty of options.Weve got some good depth. Weve got Jackson ... every camp he comes in stronger and this camp he looks even more confident and stronger than last, he said.A midfielder who can score goals, theyre the underlying things were looking at going forward. That for us is pretty exciting. Authentic Devante Downs Jersey . Laudrup revealed Thursday he was notified of his dismissal in "the briefest of letters which gave no reasons why such hasty and final action was deemed necessary. Authentic Mike Hughes Jersey . The team also announced Tuesday that the Braves will wear a commemorative patch on the right sleeve during the season. The patch, shaped like home plate, carries the number 715, Aarons autograph and a "40th Anniversary" banner. http://www.cheapvikingsjerseysauthentic.com/?tag=authentic-brian-oneill-jersey . -- PGA TOUR Canada member Steve Saunders took a three-stroke lead Saturday in the Web. Authentic Tyler Conklin Jersey . -- The Portland Timbers and Real Salt Lake played to a 0-0 tie Saturday night that left the top of the Western Conference standings unchanged. Authentic Jalyn Holmes Jersey . Already owning gold from competition in Vancouver in 2010, Loch posted a combined four-run time of 3:27.526. That included a track-record third run of 51. LOS ANGELES -- Seattle Mariners right-hander Taijuan Walker lost his no-hit bid Tuesday night with no outs in the seventh inning when the Angels Kole Calhoun singled to right field.Walkers perfect game attempt was spoiled when shortstop Ketel Marte committed a throwing error on Kaleb Cowarts grounder with two outs in the sixth. First baseman Dan Vogelbach failed to pick Martes low throw out of the dirt.Walker was perfect ottherwise to that point.dddddddddddd. He had struck out seven through six innings, including five straight during one stretch.Walker has struggled since being recalled from Triple-A Tacoma in late August, going 1/3 with a 7.23 ERA in four starts.The 24-year-old has never thrown a no-hitter before. ' ' '