Jason Cummings missed Australia World Cup call because he was ASLEEP as he reveals tears at Qatar realisation
dailyrecord.co.ukJason Cummings admit he teared up when he realised he'd been called up by Australia for the World Cup. But he admits it took its time to sink in - as he slept through the initial phone call!
The former Hibs, Dundee and Rangers striker has been in inspired form since swapping the SPFL for the A-League and has 12 goals in 24 games for Central Coast Mariners - including two in three this season.
Previously capped twice for Scotland but only in friendlies, he switched his international allegiance to the country of his mother's birth earlier this year with a spot at Qatar in mind.
It's a decision that has paid off for the 27-year-old in some style. Cummings scored on his debut against New Zealand back in September and he was named as one of a huge host of SPFL connections in the Socceroos squad by Graham Arnold on Tuesday.
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