Queensland Roar defender Craig Moore has withdrawn from the Australia squad after undergoing surgery for testicular cancer. The 32-year-old was diagnosed last Thursday and underwent the procedure on the Gold Coast on Tuesday.

Moore, who has returned from international retirement for the Socceroos 2010 World Cup qualification campaign, is now under the care of a urologist who told Moore today that the "outlook is good."

The tough-as-teak defender has also been advised to rest for the next fortnight.

Australia coach Pim Verbeek said of the former Rangers captain: "It's always a shock to hear of a diagnosis like this but I am encouraged by the prognosis from the medical practitioner. I speak for the entire team in wishing him a speedy recovery."

Football Federation Australia (FFA) CEO, Ben Buckley, added that the entire football family would wish Craig all the best.

"As Pim said, we are encouraged by the advice from the medical practitioner.

"I am sure that, with Craig's legendary toughness, as well as the best of medical care, his age and his general level of health and fitness that Craig ," Buckley said.