[USA-AUSTRALIA] Reading between the lines — always a treacherous exercise when the U.S. national team is concerned — would suggest a projected starting XI toface England June 12 will be on the field against Australia Saturday when both teams play a final World Cup tune-up game (8:30 am ET, ESPN2, Galavision). U.S. coach Bob Bradleyand counterpart Pim Verbeek both want a crisp, clean game with good energy and moderate intensity minus studs-up tackles and flailing elbows, and both teams are monitoring injuries tokey attackers.

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