Beat Thailand in a fortnight and the Socceroos will be in good shape to qualify for a fourth successive World Cup, coach Ange Postecoglou says.Australia is undefeated four games into the 10-game final phase of qualifying but lost its hold on Group B after last months uninspiring draw with Japan allowed Saudi Arabia to take the lead.With the top two teams progressing directly to Russia 2018, and Japan just one point adrift in third, the Socceroos cannot afford a misstep against last-placed Thailand.But should they win in Bangkok on November 15, Postecoglou feels the team will have laid strong foundations at the halfway point of the last stage.Weve probably had 45 minutes of football I havent been happy with in the first four games - that first half against Japan, he said.The rest we have been pretty strong.Weve had a couple of really tough trips, so this first part of qualifying has been really important.If we can get three points in this game and be sitting on 11 points, with the program we have next year with three home games and the Iraq game in neutral territory, well be in pretty good shape.Crucial to the groups order will be the result of Saudi Arabias clash with Japan, also on November 15.A Saudi victory would play to Australias favour by leaving perennial threats Japan lagging in third.Shaping as next years toughest tests is a home match against Saudi Arabia and away meetings with Japan and Iraq, though the latter will be played in neutral territory.The Socceroos will prepare to face Thailand in a rare 10-day camp in Bangkok from the start of next week.Postecoglou considered playing a friendly in the first half of the international window before deciding several training sessions would be more beneficial.While the camp will provide a chance for players such as Brisbane striker Jamie Maclaren to press his case for a competitive international debut, others will be under the microscope.Veteran Tim Cahill was not the only player omitted over fitness concerns, with China-based striker Apo Giannou also left out and others nearing their limit.Its not just Tim, these three months is our heaviest international period, Postecoglou said.Just look at the travel and the loads put on the players in this period.Theres quite a few who are right on the threshold. Ive had talks with a number of managers about this camp.We look at things from a holistic approach to make sure that those coming in are in the best possible condition.GROUP B STANDINGSSaudi Arabia -- P 4, W 3, D 1, L 0, GD 5, Pts 10Australia -- P 4, W 2, D 2, L 0, GD 3, Pts 8Japan -- P 4, W 2, D 1, L 1, GD 2, Pts 7UAE -- P 4, W 2, D 0, L 2, GD -1, Pts 6Iraq -- P 4, W 1, D 0, L 3, GD 0, Pts 3Thailand -- P 4, W 0, D 0, L 4, GD -9, Pts 0 Ecco NZ Sale . 24 Baylor in a Big 12 clash between teams trending in opposite directions. Andrew Wiggins made 10-of-12 from the foul line and scored 17 for Kansas (14-4, 5-0 Big 12), which capped a stretch of four straight games against ranked opponents unscathed. Discount Ecco Shoes NZ . "Thank you for the warm welcome," Beckham said on an 80-degree February morning. In this case, it was soccer weather. 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THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- The Los Angeles Rams barely had time to process the news that head coach Jeff Fisher was being fired before starting preparations to play the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night.That was especially true for interim coach John Fassel.Fassel found out an hour before he was set to lead a special teams meeting Monday that Fisher had been fired after going 31-45-1 since becoming head coach of the Rams in 2012. He met with Fisher to get his blessing to take over for the final three weeks before sit-downs with Executive Vice President Kevin Demoff, general manager Les Snead, and the teams medical staff. Fassel then oversaw an hour-long walk-through as the Rams began on-field preparations to face the NFC West leaders.Fassel did not even have time to let his father, former New York Giants head coach Jim Fassel, know he was now in charge of an NFL team.A lot has happened in a little amount of time, said Fassel, who has been the Rams special teams coordinator for five seasons. It will be an interesting couple days. It happened fast. Football, you got to be able to adapt and react and this is one of those situations you cant ever really prepare for.The last 24 hours Ive been learning on the fly, he added. Its been an incredible experience. I would love to know everything Coach Fisher knows. Just there are so many things and Ill never learn all of it, but its interesting to be on that side of it.Even as Rams players expressed their disappointment with Fishers firing and regret that their performances in recent weeks had cost the job of a coach who was well-liked and respected in the locker room, everyone understood the need to pivot quickly on a short week.Cant help but feel some type of responsibility, but Seattles not going to care how we feel. Our last three oppponents arent going to care how we feel, safety T.dddddddddddd. McDonald said. We just know we got to go out and keep playing, keep fighting and get better every week.The Rams have actually fared quite well against the Seahawks in recent years, winning three straight games and four of the last five. The Rams first game back in Los Angeles after 22 years was a 9-3 win over the Seahawks in September during which the Rams allowed just 67 yards rushing and sacked quarterback Russell Wilson twice.Usually its a knockdown dragout all the way to the last play and we see that same type of game coming, linebacker Alec Ogletree said.Leaning on that familiarity is critical, as there simply isnt enough time to make dramatic changes. The Rams had one more practice Tuesday before traveling to Seattle on Wednesday.Fassel acknowledged it felt strange taking on a more prominent role with the offense and defense.I kind of had to find my place, where Im supposed to be, Fassel said. Im used to being with the specialists or bouncing around and talking to the guys on the sideline. No manual for it and I just tried to find my spot.In spite of the turmoil and short turnaround, defensive tackle Aaron Donald expects the Rams to respond well this week.Were playing a team we know and its usually a dogfight when we play these guys, so we know what to expect, Donald. We got the mindset of going in there and trying to get a win.Game notes Safety Maurice Alexander (concussion), running back Benny Cunningham (neck) and cornerback E.J. Gaines (thigh) did not practice for the second consecutive day.---For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '