"I said after our game against Indonesia that I had some decisions to make, and after deep reflection, my gut has told me it's time for change...I've made the decision to resign based upon what's best for the nation, the players and Football Australia."
"I've given absolutely everything I can to the role, and I am immensely proud of what has been achieved during my tenure."
Despite initially backing Arnold, [Football Australia chief executive] Johnson thought he had 'run out of gas' and hopes the replacement can still guide Australia to the World Cup.
The Socceroos sit fifth in their Asian qualifying group, with only the top two teams from each group heading directly to the World Cup staged across Canada, Mexico and the United States.
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