Robert Lewandowski has admitted he remains determined to play in the Premier League after insisting no deal has been struck for him to leave Borussia Dortmund.

Australia's beleaguered soccer team have lost two players to injury as the search steps up for a coach to replace the sacked Holger Osieck.

The Brisbane Roar have spoiled Ernie Merrick's first outing as coach of the Wellington Phoenix as they stole a 2-1 win in the capital today.

Mexico remain the most likely opponents for the All Whites in November but coach Ricki Herbert remains confident that Mexico City won't be mission impossible.