sentences:  The Australian press stated that his departure would be a "disaster" likening it to the loss of Joey Didulica to the Croatian national side.In April 2008 he was called up to the Australia Under 23 squad to compete in the Intercontinental Cup in Malaysia as part of their preparations for the Olympics due to Danny Vukovic's suspension.He played in the 4–0 defeat of Togo in the final group match.