Socceroos dealt World Cup qualifying blow as Tom Rogic withdraws

• Midfielder pulls out of next week's game, citing personal reasons
• Australia must beat UAE to keep qualification hopes alive

Australia have been dealt a huge blow ahead of their crucial World Cup qualifier against United Arab Emirates, with key midfielder Tom Rogic withdrawing from Graham Arnold's squad.

With just over a week to go before the Socceroos' Asian playoff in Doha, Rogic notified Socceroos staff of his decision to pull out, citing personal reasons.