Socceroos hopeful Harry Kewell released by Qatari club Harry Kewell has been released by his Qatari club Al Gharafa. HARRY Kewell's hopes of featuring in the Socceroos' squad for next month's World Cup qualifiers have been dealt a huge blow with the veteran striker released by Qatari club Al Gharafa. Kewell was hoping to re-ignite his stalled club career after joining the Qatari club in early April as cover for their other Australian signing, Mark Bresciano, who injured his knee in the 2-2 draw with Oman in Sydney in March. The former Leeds, Liverpool, Galatasaray and Melbourne Victory star played three games in the Qatar Stars League, scoring a goal in last month's 2-0 win over Qatar SC. But with Bresciano now returning to full fitness, Kewell - who was only on a six-week contract - was not offered a new deal. Kewell spent almost a year without a club after leaving the Victory at the end of the 2011/2012 campaign following a season-long stint. He is now said to be back in England while he considers his next move with a return to the A-League appearing the most likely option for the 34-year-old. Socceroo coach Holger Osieck has openly stressed the importance of his charges playing regular first-team football. With Osieck due to name his squad next week for June's World Cup qualifiers against Japan, Jordan and Iraq, the timing couldn't be worse for Kewell who is unlikely to break back into the national fold. I've told Holger Osieck I would love to be involved again with the national team and I certainly feel I still have plenty to contribute. But it's his call and I'll respect whatever decision he comes to," Kewell was quoted as saying last week. I am feeling good and I'm grateful to Al Gharafa for giving me the chance to put myself out there again and pick up some match fitness. The bottom line with the national team is you have to be playing club football to have a chance of selection and I fully understand that.