Watch: World Cup was right time to end Socceroos career, says Cahill
Australia's top goal scorer Tim Cahill knew the time was right to end his international career after the World Cup but the attacking midfielder said on Friday he wants to continue playing at club level.
The 38-year-old announced his international retirement on Tuesday while on holiday after playing in his fourth World Cup.
"For me, it was the right time," he told a media conference in Sydney on Friday. "I had an inkling. I thought four World Cups, Asian Cups, Olympics, 107 games, goals.
"It wasn't an easy decision. I don't want it to be a sad moment (and) ... it was a pleasure to retire at the age of 38."
Cahill retires as one of the greats of Australian football, with many of his 50 goals coming at crucial times in important matches -- a feature of his 14-year Socceroos career.
He struggled for playing time at club level over the last year and left A-league side Melbourne City last December before returning to Millwall -- where he first came to prominence 20 years ago -- in search of first team football.
While Cahill appeared just 10 times for the English Championship side, he said he continued to work on his fitness and mental preparation ahead of the global...
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