Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek has recalled a host of players to the 27-man squad for Australia's next World Cup qualifier, including regulars Harry Kewell, Brett Emerton and Michael Beauchamp.

Kewell, Emerton, Beauchamp, Jacob Burns, Ante Covic, Brad Jones, Jade North and Shane Stefanutto have all been added to the squad, which will take on the Netherlands before facing Uzbekistan on September 10.

Kewell, who was overlooked for the Socceroos' encounter against South Africa, is fresh from an impressive start to his career with new club Galatasaray, scoring twice in his first two matches for the Turkish club.

Verbeek said Kewell was over his injuries and shaped as a key player for the Socceroos.

"I met with Harry last weekend and had a dinner with him so I know so far he is very happy with his club," he said.

"Turkish football suits him, it's technical and they always attack and he is thrilled to be part of a new world, new faces.

"He is very happy."

Emerton returns after injury forced him out of the opening day of the English Premier League, but the hard-running veteran of 66 internationals has since recovered, returning for his club Blackburn Rovers at the weekend.

In the same match, Richard Garcia scored for newly promoted Hull City and has retained his spot after winning his first cap against South Africa.

Goalkeeper Jones, who plays for Premier League side Middlesbrough, and defender Steffanuto also have one cap each for the national side while Jade North will be looking to cement a spot in the heart of defence after being part of a disappointing Olympic campaign.

The Uzbekistan match is the first clash of the Socceroos' final group stage towards the 2010 World Cup after receiving a bye for the first match day.

While the Australian players have admitted they do not know much about Uzbekistan, Verbeek said he knew what to expect.

"I've been there, so I know what we can expect, I was there with South Korea," he said.

"It will be quite a tough game.

"They play a Russian style.

"Physically they are strong, but skilful and organised, but okay, our boys are used to it.

"It'll be a hectic night.

"They are how you say, dark horses.

"I know Uzbekistan from the Asian Games in Doha and Asian Cup and they were the first team to qualify for next round of World Cup qualifiers."

In the first round scheduled for September 6, Uzbekistan take on Qatar in Doha and Bahrain host Japan in Manama.

Verbeek's side will use the bye as a chance to prepare for their opening clash in Tashkent with a friendly against the Netherlands in Eindhoven.

Socceroos squad:

Michael Beauchamp, Mark Bresciano, Jacob Burns, David Carney, Scott Chipperfield, Chris Coyne, Ante Covic, Jason Culina, Bruce Djite, Brett Emerton, Richard Garcia, Vincenzo Grella, Brett Holman, Brad Jones, Josh Kennedy, Harry Kewell, Scott Mcdonald, Mark Milligan, Lucas Neill, Jade North, Michael Petkovic, Mark Schwarzer, Matthew Spiranovic, Shane Stefanutto, Mile Sterjovski, Carl Valeri, Luke Wilkshire.

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