Unable to break through at English Premier League club West Bromwich Albion since his August move from the Eredivisie, Davidson is looking forward to a change of scenery in the Socceroos' internationals against Germany on Thursday (AEDT) in Kaiserslautern and FYR Macedonia in Skopje five days later.
After shining for his country with four appearances in the triumphant AFC Asian Cup campaign, Davidson, 23, returned to cold storage with the Baggies on his return and has not yet featured under the reign of new boss Tony Pulis.
With just five appearances in all competitions this season for West Brom – the last of which was in October – the left back said: “It’s been frustrating. I thought coming back from the Asian Cup I’d get a chance at least but it hasn’t come, and it’s a bit unfortunate.
“I am still working hard and training hard waiting for my opportunity. It’s been a tough year but at least with the national team a lot of positives have come out of that at the World Cup and then the Asian Cup.”
While Davidson's self-belief remains undimmed he acknowledges that he needs to be playing regularly, whether it’s at the Hawthorns or elsewhere.
“I know my qualities and I know what I can produce and I’ve been showing that for the national team and I want to show that over here in England," he said.
“But I can only do that if I am on the pitch and given the chance – it’s out of my hands and all I can do is train well and stay fit.
“I just have to prepare for next year and make sure I am playing first team football somewhere. The most important thing is to be playing regularly.
“I want to be happy playing football, and whether that’s at West Bromwich or another team then so be it.
“Having played at the World Cup and winning an Asian Cup, I don't think anybody can say I am not good enough because I know I am. I have played against some of the best players in the world.
“But it’s the gaffer’s choice and all I can do is remain focused, stay confident and keep believing in my win abilities.”
Despite his club woes, Davidson may well get the nod over rival Aziz Behich against Germany and possibly Macedonia ahead of June's looming FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
“For me, the national team comes first and I am grateful Ange (Postecoglou) always gives me the opportunity to represent my country.
"Those games at the Asian cup really helped me and made sure this season wasn’t a total waste (in terms of game time).
“Ange knows what I can do and I am hungry to play against Germany and test myself against the best team in the world. It’s a game which will show where we are in world football.
“We are going to get their respect having won the Asian Cup – and it’s a big game for them also with the EURO 2016 qualifier against Georgia coming up a few days later.
“We’re going to take the challenge on. Ange and the players will want to build on what’s been achieved and the target now is to quality or Russia in 2018 - and it starts now.
“There is a lot of expectation around the team, which is good. Before the Asian Cup a few people wrote us off but now they are jumping on the bandwagon.”
Despite not yet convincing Pulis to pick him ahead of current incumbent Joleon Lescott, Davidson is a fan of the Baggies boss, adding: “He’s a fantastic coach …he’s all about results
“Training is a bit different to now (to how it was under Alan Irvine). Back then it was a bit more enjoyable, a lot of football. Now it’s more serious and it’s about shape and structure.
"But he's been getting the results and nobody can say anything. He knows what he wants and he gets that out of his players.
“He’ the boss and it’s his way or the highway. It’s working for us. He’s go us out of the relegation battle… he has brought structure and discipline. I’d love to be a part of it but I can’t force him to pick me.
"I’ll wait until the season finishes, clear the mind and come back and access what the options are.”
