Socceroos great Tim Cahill believes his farewell appearance will be the most emotional match of his stellar career.
"I know I can help the team on and off the park with my leadership and experience,"the one-time Socceroos talisman said.
While many fans and pundits were flabbergasted at Cahill's lack of game time in Russia,the man himself said he put his country first.
Having been ruled ineligible for the country of his grandfather's birth,Cahill turned to Australia - and so began one of the truly special international careers.
Australia's leading international goalscorer confirmed he has retired from international football after scoring 50 goals in 107 caps.
There's a very good chance that if Tim Cahill plays against Peru,he scores. But Australia should try to win without him.
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Cahill has had limited playing time in the past six months,but that doesn't mean he won't be a weapon in Russia.
Six days after being summoned from his holidays,the Hibernian striker is on his way to the World Cup.