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Aussies in the UK

Plenty of Australians are in action in England this weekend with the biggest match being Everton away to Blackburn Rovers. The match will feature at least two Aussies in Tim Cahill and Vince Grella whilst Grella's Rovers teammate Brett Emerton is under an injury cloud.

Dean Heffernan (Huddersfield Town - English League One) 6th versus Millwall 3rd at home. Played 90 minutes in 4-3 home win over Walsall on Tuesday. Has started every match since February 13.

Richard Garcia (Hull City - English Premier League) 19th versus Birmingham City 9th away. Not in squad for last match, a 4-1 loss to Burnley last weekend. Three starts and two substitute appearances in previous five games.

Tim Cahill (Everton - English Premier League) 8th versus Blackburn Rovers 11th away. Scored twice in 2-2 draw with Aston Villa on Wednesday. Started previous five games after returning from injury.

Brett Emerton (Blackburn Rovers - English Premier League) 11th versus Everton 8th at home. Played 45 minutes in scoreless draw with Manchester United on Sunday. Has made three substitute appearances and one start in past five outings.

Vince Grella (Blackburn Rovers - English Premier League) 11th versus Everton 8th at home. Full 90 minutes in 0-0 draw with Manchester United last weekend after coming on as a sub in scoreless draw with Portsmouth the week before following injury.

Mark Schwarzer (Fulham - English Premier League) 12th versus Wolves 14th at home. Played a full 90 minutes in goals as Fulham frustrated Liverpool into a 0-0 draw on Sunday. Has started all but one league game this season.

Nick Carle (Crystal Palace - English Championship) 21st versus Derby County 16th away. Unused sub in last start loss to Queens Park Rangers. One start and two sub appearances in three games prior.

Adam Federici (Reading - English Championship) 11th versus Peterborough United 24th at home. Full game in goals in 2-1 home loss to Newcastle United on Tuesday. Has started all 42 league games this term.

Scott McDonald (Middlesbrough - English Championship) 8th versus West Brom 2nd away. Scored in 1-0 home win over Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday. One sub appearance and one start since returning from injury. Scored two starts back in draw with Crystal Palace.

Rhys Williams(Middlesbrough - English Championship) 8th versus West Brom 2nd away. Full 90 minutes in home win over Sheffield Wednesday. Five starts previously after returning from injury.

Brad Jones (Middlesbrough - English Championship) 8th versus West Brom 2nd away. Full stint with the gloves against Sheffield Wednesday at Riverside last weekend. Started last five games in goals prior.

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