Graham Arnold avoids axe as Football Australia gives backing to Socceroos coach

• Under fire coach remains in charge for playoff against UAE
• FA says highlights importance of a stable environment'

Football Australia has opted for short-term stability after giving its backing to the under-fire Socceroos coach, Graham Arnold, who will remain in charge of the national team until the end of the 2022 World Cup qualification campaign.

The vote of confidence comes despite a woeful recent run of results that has put his team's chances of reaching the tournament in Qatar in the balance.