International Career
He won 44 caps for the Australian national team, including the infamous 1997 World Cup qualifier against Iran.
Probably Slater's most memorable match was the World Cup qualifier between Australia and Argentina played at the Sydney Football Stadium in 1993, which also included Diego Maradona. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, but Slater's midfield performance caught the attention of the Argentine press and the team. Without any knowledge of who Slater was, he was labelled "the red one".
His final appearance for Australia was against Saudi Arabia in the 1997 Confederations Cup. He is a member of the Football Federation Australia Football Hall of Fame.
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