Cahill Calls Time On Phenomenal International Career

Tim Cahill thanked his family, team-mates, coaches and fans after bringing down the curtain on a glittering Australia career.

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Stat: The Aussie has scored 1% of the headed goals in EPL in the 21st century.

The 38-year-old forward came on as a substitute for the final 10 minutes of the Socceroos' 3-0 friendly victory over Lebanon in Sydney.

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Having been granted a hero's reception, Cahill addressed the crowd on the field at ANZ Stadium following the final whistle.

"I want to say thank you first to my family for being there from day one," he said. "The sacrifices my family made for me is why every time I step on the pitch I'm fearless and I'm free.

"Secondly, I want to thank my team-mates and all the staff I've worked with. Without you guys, I'd be nothing. The coaches and players who are not here, thank you very much from the bottom of my heart.

"Now, the most important people – the fans. It was tough for me to play for Australia at the start and every time I wore the green a gold I played with my heart.

"I don't want to keep you long, I just want to tell you all this is as much for you as it is for me. Thank you very much Australia."