Aged just 18, Lucas Herrington became the youngest Socceroo to start at a World Cup – and the central defender was one of Australia’s best in the vital 0-0 draw with Paraguay.

Australia coach Tony Popovic hailed a "special day" for the Socceroos at the World Cup after they reached the round of 32 with a 0-0 draw against Paraguay on Thursday.

Aged just 18, Lucas Herrington became the youngest Socceroo to start at a World Cup – and the central defender was one of Australia’s best in the vital 0-0 draw with Paraguay.