Jamie Maclaren declared hes ready to spearhead the Socceroos attack in their crunch World Cup qualifying clash against Thailand.Injuries to Australias strikeforce have given Maclaren the chance to make his competitive international debut earlier than even coach Ange Postecoglou could have expected.A fortnight ago the Brisbane striker wasnt even in the frame for next Tuesdays match in Bangkok, having been left out of Postecoglous extended 30-man squad.But a week later, with Tim Cahill rested, Maclaren was the bolter in the final 23-man line-up, his strong A-League form the catalyst for his selection ahead of underdone Apo Giannou.Now, with first-choice marksman Tomi Juric ruled out through a knee injury and Giannou recalled in his place, the 23-year-old looks the most likely to be thrust into Australias first XI.Im ready, Im full of confidence Maclaren said.But we all have one objective and thats to qualify for the World Cup, so whoever plays will do a job.Im going to work hard all week and, hopefully, can contribute to this Socceroos squad.With goals in back-to-back games for the Roar, Maclaren has arrived in Bangkok on a high and has already started knuckling down in an intensive 10-day training camp.Though the 23-year-old is self-assured he understands theres far more at stake than when he made his Socceroos debut in Mays friendly against England.For my first camp being a friendly game it was still an amazing experience, Maclaren said.But I know the difference between a friendly and a World Cup qualifier - its that little bit more intense.He expects the match to be intense, too, having experienced Thailand first-hand at youth level for the Young Socceroos.Theyre a quick, sharp sort of team, he said.But the quality weve got in the squad and the way we set up, if we get an early goal itll settle the tide and were possession-based so hopefully well win.Most of the team have landed in the Thai capital, with only No.1 goalkeeper Mat Ryan, back-up Mark Birighitti and Giannou still to touch down later on Tuesday.Juric had been heavily in doubt since limping off the field eight minutes into his match for Swiss outfit FC Luzern on Sunday.Scans overnight on Monday confirmed the extent of his knee injury.Massimo Luongo (foot) and back-up gloveman Mitch Langerak were also ruled out on Monday, providing Melbourne City midfielder Luke Brattan and Birighitti a chance to make an impression. 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When it comes to facing them up front, in the scrum and in the line-out its going to be a huge challenge. Across the board we have to be switched on.You just have to look at some of their recent results in the Rugby Championship to realise they are a world-class side. They beat South Africa and then pushed New Zealand all the way.We have to be on it from minute one to the final whistle. We need to be clever, we cant be coughing up ball to them.But while the Glasgow forwardd is preparing to face a side who have made significant strides forward in recent years, he believe he still has some way to go before he himself can claim to be among the worlds top performers.ddddddddddddGray has been tipped for a call-up to the British and Irish Lions squad set to tour New Zealand next summer. His performance in Saturdays loss to Australia where he made all of his 24 tackles stick will have only improved his chances of making Warren Gatlands travel party.But Gray is not putting too much emphasis on the statistics.The 22-year-old said: I dont look at numbers. As a defence we all work for each other. Whoever is there makes the tackle and whoever misses the tackle is there to help clean up. We play for each other, we play with a lot of heart, so its a team effort, always.Im just lucky Ive got the coaches at Glasgow and Scotland who will sit down with me and show me where I can improve my game. Its really special getting to play for your country and to come up against some of the best second-rows in the world like we did at the weekend against Australia.Its a great opportunity to test yourself against these guys. I think Ive got a lot to improve on and a long way to go before Im at that level.But Im lucky Ive got players around me pushing me on. 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