Graham Arnold insists Australia must 'not get carried away' with the talented group of youngsters emerging from the country.
Newcastle United forward Garang Kuol bagged his first international goal against Ecuador, after coming off the bench to become the country's fourth youngest goal scorer.
Arnold also introduced 19-year-old Manchester City man Alex Robertson, who set-up Kuol to score the third goal in a 3-1 win at the Western Sydney Stadium.
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There is a huge amount of excitement building over the next generation in Australia, but Arnold has warned that the young players need more experience before too much pressure is applied on their shoulders.
"Let's not get carried away, because these kids need a heap of experience and plenty of game time at their clubs," Arnold said after the win via Reuters.
"The senior boys are doing it every week and you can see the example that they're setting to the young ones.
"But, as I've said many times, I believe in Australian talent and the Australian mentality within those kids, it's just about them getting the opportunity and the chance.
"That's about the fourth friendly I've had since I've been in charge and it was an opportunity to put some young kids in and around the older players and let them lead the way."
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