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Jason Cummings bags A-League All Stars squad spot for Barcelona test with ex-Hibs and Hearts duo

Jason Cummings has landed a spot in the A-League All stars squad to face Barcelona.

The former Hibs and Rangers star has enjoyed a stunning debut campaign with Central Coast Mariners.

And his excellent form on the pitch has been recognised with a call-up to face the La Liga giants on May 25.

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The team is picked by a combination of Dwight Yorke and his Australia-based coaching panel, a fan vote and A-league commissioner Greg O’Rourke.

Cummings is joined by ex-Hibs striker Jamie Maclaren and former Hearts defender Ben Garrucio in the 30-man squad.

Jack Rodwell - another name familiar to fans in the UK - has also landed a spot in the team.

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O'Rouke said: “We want to show the world how much young talent we have in the A-Leagues, and both Garang and Reno have produced some extraordinary moments this season,”

“It’s important that as well as some of our decorated, experienced stars, we put the next generation in the spotlight – and to earn their places, both have shown fans what they can do this year.

“Last year we saw Alou Kuol take the A-League by storm, and now his brother is threatening to do the same, while Reno Piscopo is an Olyroo with great vision and ability.”

The latest big news for Cummings comes after being tipped as the man to rescue Australia's World Cup dream.

The Socceroos face a one-off play-off with United Arab Emirates with the winner progressing to face Peru.

The latter fixture is the final hurdle for a place at Qatar 2022, and Cummings' goal scoring exploits has seen him tipped for a call-up.

Previously capped by Scotland in two friendlies, the ex-Hibs, Rangers and Dundee man qualifies through his mother.

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