Mile Sterjovski on the brink of joining Derby County
January 11th 2008 05:30
Reports from the UK have said that Socceroo Mile Sterjovski is close to joining English Premier League strugglers Derby County in the next few days.
The 28 year-old from Wollongong current plays for Turkish Super Lig outfit Genclerbirligi Oftasspor and has been targeted by Rams boss Paul Jewell to play out wide or up front for the club as they look to avoid relegation from the Premier League.
"He's a wide player who can play up front as well and former Australia boss Guus Hiddink rates him highly."
said Paul Jewell.Sterjovski made his name while playing with former clubs Parramatta Power, Sydney United and Wollongong Wolves in Australia and made his international debut against Scotland in 2000.
He was selected by former Socceroos coach Guus Hiddink to be part of Australia's successful 2006 World Cup campaign and started in the games against Brazil and Croatia.
He has scored 5 goals in 33 Socceroo caps.
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