Injured Viduka eager to play for Australia
14/10/2008 17:30
Injury-hit Newcastle United striker Mark Viduka says he still wants to
help Australia reach the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, reports said in
Brisbane today.
The 33-year-old man, who is in Brisbane for treatment on his
troublesome Achilles tendon injury, has not played club football this season and
last appeared for Australia at the 2007 Asian Cup.
"Of course, I want to play
for Australia again -- it's something that's never out of my mind," Viduka told
the Daily Telegraph.
"But it's a step-by-step process and the first stage is
to get back playing for my club again. I don't want to rush anything.
"It's
been a long process, but it's just great being back home and among the boys in
Brisbane."
Viduka, who has scored 11 goals in 43 national team appearances,
is accompanied on his Australian visit by Newcastle club physio James
Murphy.
Viduka's return to the Australian team is considered crucial by his
teammates.
"Hopefully, he gets fit and makes himself available again for the
Aussie boys because he'd be a massive boost for us," Everton midfielder Tim
Cahill said.
Xinhua
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