Cahill confident of young Socceroo talent Tim Cahill believes World Cup qualification and the tough road the Socceroos are facing to get there are critical to battle-hardening Australia's next generation of talent. At 33, Cahill remains the Socceroos talisman. But how long his international future stretches beyond this World Cup campaign will depend heavily on whether Australia qualify. The attacker is confident 20-somethings like Tommy Oar, Tom Rogic, Robbie Kruse and James Holland are worthy of the torch they will eventually be handed - hopefully beyond Brazil next year. With the Socceroos' most important players virtually all in their 30s, Cahill doesn't subscribe to the theory that there isn't enough talent coming through. He's happy to point to several in the current 26-man Socceroos squad as long-term national team players. These boys are class players. When they get the opportunity, you can see anything can happen," Cahill said on Sunday. With Tommy Oar, with Krusey, with James Holland, you just need games. The more games you play, the better you get, and as a team you become a lot better. These boys are exceptional and I'm excited for the future of Australia. We need this World Cup so they can flourish. Cahill believes the hard-earned point in Japan - and two must-win matches in Australia to book the Socceroos a third successive World Cup berth - has galvanised both squad and supporters to get the job done. He admits he has been enjoying the vibe in Melbourne ahead of Tuesday night's clash with Jordan, believing the courageous effort against Japan is a possible campaign turning point after some indifferent results previously. "I really get the sense and the feeling from the fans and even you guys (media) that everyone believes as much as we do, especially after Japan," Cahill said. Everyone wants us to do well ... everyone's positive. It's great to know you've got a squad, a staff and a country behind you, that's supporting you. Cahill also intimated that he would be interested in a coaching role - most likely with young players - after his playing career. He has become heavily involved in coaching at grassroots level, with his own academy and lending his name and expertise to several programs aimed at teaching Australian juniors. With former Everton teammate and good friend Phil Neville having just announced his playing retirement and completing his UEFA coaching badge, Cahill admits coaching in Australia is something he would consider - though a long way down the track. I definitely want to do something (in coaching). The grassroots side of things in Australia maybe later on, but a lot later," he said.