Soccer Football - International Friendly - England v Australia - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - October 13, 2023 England's Fikayo Tomori in action with Australia's Craig Goodwin. Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs

MELBOURNE, Feb 10 : Craig Goodwin's hopes of playing for Australia at another World Cup have suffered a blow after the 34-year-old winger suffered a groin strain that is expected to sideline him for up to 12 weeks.

The rehabilitation period would likely see Goodwin miss Australia's home friendlies against Cameroon in late March and Curacao in early April.

Having been out of favour with Tony Popovic since World Cup qualifying last year, Goodwin may be left with no chances to impress the coach.

A-League club Adelaide United said on Tuesday that Goodwin sustained the injury during Sunday's match against Newcastle Jets and would not need surgery.

Popovic has since opted for Nestory Irankunda and Riley McGree as his left wing options.

The World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico starts on June 11.

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