Australia is poised to unleash its Japan specialist Tim Cahill on the Samurai Blue on Tuesday, when the two Asian giants clash in a highly charged World Cup qualifier at the Etihad Stadium.
The 36-year-old Cahill has tormented Japan over the years since the 2006 World Cup, where he struck twice in Australia's 3-1 victory over Zico's side in the first round.
Cahill, who now plays locally for Melbourne City, has scored five goals in eight games against Japan, and while he has yet to start during the final qualifying round for Russia 2018 (he scored the winner off the bench in a 1-0 win at the United Arab Emirates), the former Everton man is raring to go on Tuesday, according to Socceroos manager Ange Postecoglou.