Cahill relishing being a leader

19 May 2010 09:18

Everton midfielder Tim Cahill insists he will relish the extra responsibility that comes with being Australia's top man at the World Cup in South Africa.

Cahill's status in the Socceroos' line-up has gone through the roof since the last World Cup four years ago in Germany when he scored Australia's first ever goals in the World Cup finals when his two late strikes helped the team come from behind to beat Japan 3-1 in their opening match.

Cahill said: "I just take it as a compliment. I wouldn't be here if I wasn't playing great domestically and internationally."

Source: PA