Which players have Philippines picked for the 2022 AFF Championship?
Philippines have been a regular at the AFF Championship for many years, but have never managed to win the competition.
Over the last decade or so, however, interest in the beautiful game has increased in Philippines and they are slowly but surely becoming a force to be reckoned with.
They made it to the semi-finals for the first time in 2010 and repeated that achievement in 2012, 2014 and 2018.
The 2020 edition was less of a success due to a number of factors and they will be determined to show what they're made of again this time around.
The Azkals are in group A with Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia and Thailand.
Here's a look at new head coach Josep Ferre Ybarz's squad.
KL City goalkeeper Kevin Ray Mendoza will be fancying his chances of securing the No.1 jersey, ahead of a number of youthful and less experienced alternatives.
Switzerland-born Anthony Pinthus, meanwhile, might also get a chance to prove his worth if Mendoza isn't quite up for the task for whatever reason.
Name
Club
Kevin Ray Mendoza
Kuala Lumpur City
Anthony Pinthus
United City
Julian Schwarzer
ADT
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DEFENDERS
Amani Aguinaldo is one of the few experienced heads in the Philippines squad and will likely play a key role in defence.
Jefferson Tabinas will also be confident of breaking into the starting XI, with Yrick Gallantes another option at the back.
Name
Club
Amani Aguinaldo
Nakhon Ratchasima
Kamil Amirul
ADT
Yrick Gallantes
ADT
Simen Lyngbo
United City
Audie Menzi
Kaya-Iloilo
Christian Rontini
Penang
Paul Tabinas
Unattached
Jefferson Tabinas
Mito HollyHock
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MIDFIELDERS
Versatile attacking midfielder Stephan Schrock is going to be key to Philippines' ambitions at the tournament.
Along with Schrock, wingers Kenshiro Daniels and Hikaru Minegishi will be the key experienced personnel in the middle of the park to guide a young team.
Wonderkids Oliver Bias and Sandro Reyes are arguably the two to watch in midfield.
Name
Club
Arnel Amita
Kaya-Iloilo
Oliver Bias
Chiangmai United
Pocholo Bugas
United City
Kenshiro Daniels
United City
Jesus Melliza
Kaya-Iloilo
Hikaru Minegishi
United City
Harry Nunez
ADT
Sandro Reyes
Kaya-Iloilo
Stephan Schrock
ADT
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ATTACKERS
The experienced Hartmann is expected to start most games at the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022.
Jarvey Gayoso will also hope to get some chances after some fine performances at club level.
