So far things seem to be going in the right direction and, hopefully, we can kick it off again the next time we are together (against Peru).
To be fair, I really don't know much about the Iceland team but I am aware that they have some quality players and we feel they will give us the kind of test we are looking for at this time.
There's an expectation from the fans and the public, because of our playing roster, so if we return with anything less (than the title), then yeah, we could be considered failures.
I'm disappointed that they told me I can go but I've got a two-year contract and that says a lot. All my things are set up here for two years. There's lots of interest - there's a few things - but nothing has been done.
So that the record is put straight I have signed a two-year contract with Sydney but also behind the scenes I have been told that I can go.
I have a contract with Sydney FC for next year. Whether that exists now, I'm not sure. I can honestly say anything can happen.
...We the players, we see in the training, we know what he is capable of, the management has shown a tremendous amount of patience with him, and yet he's come back, and that's a good sign, that's he's confident, he's up and running again, he's scoring on a regular basis, and people should give him a chance and support.
From the time I came off midway through the second half against Iceland I have been doing what is needed to make sure my body and my mind is spot on for Sunday.
We have to play the same way. Same attitude, same good spirit. Once everyone is fit, it must be hard for the coach to pick the team.
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