Yet to be capped at senior level, Denmark-based Amini was placed on standby for the Iraq clash and could yet be included should injury befall one of Postecoglou's midfield mainstays.

Either way, the 23 year old, which has represented for Australia at every level except the Socceroos, won’t let his dream die and takes heart from being on the Roos radar after scoring two goals in five games for his new debut club AGF.

The former Central Coast Mariners starlet, who continued his football education at Borussia Dortmund before moving to Randers and now AGF, knows that a big season for his club could bring the call-up he craves.

“It’s nice to be recognised so far for what I've done at my new club but the next thing is getting into that Socceroos squad," Amini said. "I just have to keep working hard.

 "It was good to be on standby and I know that Ange is watching me, and that's encouraging for me. I'd love to be involved in next World Cup. I will be 25 then and that’s around the time you are in your prime. If I play well for my club the national team will take care of itself.

"The Socceroos midfield will not be easy to crack though because it’s a position where we have so many excellent players like Mile Jedinak, Mark Milligan, Massimo Luongo, Aaron Mooy and Tom Rogic.

"But I want to be the next one in line. I was in the Olyroos and have been involved with the U-17s, 20s and 23s and now I am just waiting for my chance with the senior team."

Amini retains the fresh face but is no longer a raw rookie and he understands it's time for him to step up in his career.

"I am one of the important players at my club and have to help the team and be one of the responsible ones out there," he said. "It’s a learning curve. I am used to being the young guy in the team but you have to step up and it’s the time for me to do that.

 "When a club buys you it means they believe in you and what you can do – that was one of than reasons I came to AGF.

"The coach has taken to me and I have taken to his style. For me, it’s a stepping stone. We have a lot of new players and we are still building.

"I am happy. I am playing every week in a good European league and while I am in the midfield in my preferred position, I also have the freedom to roam around a bit.

"I am trying to add goals to me game. Last season I didn’t score any and now I have two already and an assist, so it’s quite a good start.

"But I am not going to put pressure on myself and set high expectations about how many I might score or create. The main is for the club to be doing well and me to be playing my part."

After over five years in Europe, Amini knows he has come a long way but still has much to accomplish.

"Leaving home wasn't an easy decision but it’s all for the dream of being a good player and playing in a good competition and hopefully playing for the national team one day.

It’s a lot hard work and sacrifice, but you embrace it."

"AGF have given me a four year deal and bought me from a rival, and they really wanted me and have backed me and that’s given me a lot of confidence.

"There was a bit of saga there at the end with Randers... they didn't want to me go at all and told me I wouldn’t be leaving, but at the end of the day it got done.

"I wanted to take the next step in my career. There’s a bit more pressure here and that’s a good thing. I still live in Randers and it’s all good there with then fans. My problem was never with them but more with the management of the club."