Dean James has said he is eager to represent Indonesia at the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026, according to detiksport. The report, published on Monday, describes the player as impatient to turn out for the national side in the tournament.
A separate report from ANTARA News Megapolitan says James is very happy to be back with the Indonesia national team. Both outlets frame his return as a positive step ahead of the competition.
Coverage of the Indonesian squad has also focused on the players' market values. Detiksport published a list of the seven footballers with the highest market values at the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026, though the summary does not name them.
Elsewhere, Kompas.com reported that two Indonesia national team legends assessed the strength of the Garuda squad for the tournament. The summary does not identify the two former players or their conclusions.
Expectations around the team are high. CNN Indonesia reported that Indonesia have been set a target of winning the title, with Ponaryo asking the players to give everything they have. The summary does not specify whether Ponaryo is a coach or a former player.
Taken together, the reports point to a squad under pressure to deliver, with individual players keen to make their mark and former figures weighing in on the team's chances.
What to watch next: whether James is confirmed in the Indonesia squad and how the team performs once the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 gets under way.
