Australia have sealed a 3-1 friendly win over Ecuador in their first game since the World Cup in Qatar.

Ante Juric is impressed by Sydney FC's ability to keep fighting as they overcome injury and suspension to be in the hunt for a third-straight ALW premiership.

A new four-year cycle begins for the Socceroos on Friday night and Graham Arnold is keen to bring some of Australia's most prodigious talents to the fore.

The Matildas will welcome back brilliant full-back Ellie Carpenter from her ACL tear for friendlies against England and Scotland but Steph Catley is sidelined.

After overcoming injury and starring for Australia at the World Cup, Leicester City defender Harry Souttar wants to continue his rise with the Socceroos.

Riley McGree will not play against Ecuador in Sydney, with Graham Arnold confirming Adelaide wonderkid Nestory Irankunda will step into the Socceroos squad.