Australia NewsSterj: Still Time For Glory Roos |
MILE Sterjovski is thrilled to be back in the Socceroos squad and is confident his fellow Perth Glory Roos remain in the international reckoning.
Sterjovski will return to national team duties next week after being selected in the 23-man Socceroos squad to tackle Oman in an Asian Cup qualifier.
He missed an opportunity to add to his 41 caps a month ago when an ankle injury kept him out of the Socceroos 1-0 win against Oman but he returned to action for Perth last weekend and thumped in a stunning strike against Melbourne Victory.
"Whenever there is a chance to play for the Socceroos you want to put your hand up and be part of it so I'm delighted to be included in the squad," Sterjovski said.
"I have gone about each game this season with the Glory as I normally do and that is to perform to the best of my ability and help the team. I haven't felt any added pressure to get back into the Socceroos squad and just kept working hard and waited for my opportunity.
"I think Pim knows what I can offer, and he also knows what Jacob (Burns) and Chris (Coyne) can offer as well and everyone will get their chance at some point."
Sterjovski last played for the Socceroos in June when Australia qualified for the 2010 World Cup and will be hoping to do his bit to help the Aussies secure a place in the Asian Football Confederation's most prestigious tournament.
"There is obviously the World Cup coming up but it's just as important to be a powerhouse in our own region and to qualify for the Asian Cup is a high priority," Sterjovski said.
"I still think I can do a job for the Socceroos and I'm looking forward to be given that chance again next week."
Sterjovski will take his place in the Perth line-up when they tackle Wellington Phoenix on Sunday in New Zealand and then immediately depart to join the Socceroos squad in Oman.
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