Do you see yourself as a contender for the Socceroos goalkeeping spot in the upcoming qualifiers and beyond?
Yes, definitely a contender for the qualifiers. I think obviously Schwarzy has got a handle on that number one jersey, but there are certainly keepers within this league that can push him, and I think I’m one of them. I thought I was in with a chance last World Cup, but it wasn’t to be. With many European-based players unavailable for Australia for a few of the qualifiers, do you see the A-Leaguers likely to be selected as being able to compete with our Asian opponents? Absolutely! I think the A-League is at a standard now where it’s a tough football competition and the results show that. It’s a very tight league and a very defensive league. For these games in Asia you have to have that basis and that really tough and defensive edge and I think the players in this league have that. I think the incentive is a driving factor for these players. If you get picked, there’s an opportunity to impress at that level and I think most of the players in this league, given that chance, will take it
