There are Australians in action all over Europe this week as the race for World Cup spots begins to heat up.

Harry Kewell and Mark Bresciano are still out of action because of injuries but David Carney has returned to FC Twente's line-up as Scott Chipperfield continues his great form in Swizterland.

Dario Vidosic (Duisburg - German 2.Bundesliga) 5th versus Augsburg 3rd away. Did not start last match, a 1-1 draw with Greuther Furth. Has played just 47 minutes of game time in past four matches.

Harry Kewell (Galatasaray - Turkish Super Lig) 3rd versus Manisaspor 14th away. Has not started since December 19 due to injury.

Lucas Neill (Galatasaray - Turkish Super Lig) 3rd versus Manisaspor 14th away. Scored in 4-1 win on Sunday. Started all 11 matches since joining from Everton in January.

Mark Bresciano (Palermo - Italian Serie A) 4th versus Cagliari 12th away. Last start was February 21. Been out of action with a niggling back injury.

David Carney (FC Twente - Dutch Eredivisie) 1st versus Feyenord Rotterdam 4th at home. Late substitution in last start loss to AZ Alkmaar. Returning from injury.

Luke Wilkshire (Dinamo Moscow - Russian Premier League) 12th versus Terek Grozny 5th away. Not in squad for last start draw but played all four matches prior.

Ante Covic (Elfsborg - Swedish Allsvenskanliga) 7th versus IFK 13th away. Started all six games so far this season.

Scott Chiperfield (FC Basel - Swiss Super League) 2nd versus Lucerne 4th at home. Started last nine matches, scoring five goals following injury.

Mile Jedinak (Antalyaspor - Turkish Super Lig) 12th versus Denizlispor 17th at home. Started last three matches.

Michael Petkovic (Sivasspor - Turkish Super Lig) 15th versus Ankaraspor 18th at home. Has not started past two matches.