"I know as a defender there is nothing worse than being constantly hounded and pressed every time you get the ball," said Wilkinson, who plays for Korea Republic champion Jeonbuk Motors.
Wilkinson played a major part in Australia's recent 2-2 draw with Germany in Kaiserslautern, where the Socceroos' pressing game unsettled the world champion which only saved the game with a late goal.
"I think we have the players who play up front and in midfield who can execute this type of game plan very well," he said.
"And when we do it well I think we can unsettle any team.
"It makes teams uncomfortable and takes them out of their comfort zone because they are rushing all the time.
"This system worked against Germany and it gives us great relief to know that it can work against such a great opponent.
"And the good thing about the Socceroos is that the team is still improving.
"Ange (Postecoglou) always says to us it does not matter who the opposition is we want to play the same way."
Australia's first match in the World Cup qualifying campaign is against Kyrgystan in Bishkek on 17 June (AEST).
The other teams in Group B are Bangladesh, Jordan and Tajikistan.
Kyrgystan skipper Azamat Baymatov has been saying all the nice things about the Socceroos but Wilkinson has been around long enough to know that matches are won on the field and he is focussed on the job ahead, provided he is picked.
"The boss won't let any complacency creep into the side," he said.
"And neither will the players. There is a lot of competition for spots all over the park now and all the players know that a bad game could mean being replaced.
"And after all it's a World Cup qualifier so things don't get too much more important."
Wilkinson is enjoying a positive start to his club season, although an injury forced him out of some games.
In midweek he played for Jeonbuk in its 4-1 win over Shandong Luneng that gave the Korean champion access to the last 16 of the AFC Champions League.
Its next opponent over two matches is Beijing Guoan.
"It was good to reach the round of 16 which is where we got knocked out last season," he said.
"Beijing will be tough because they have a strong team but we are confident of beating them.
"We have started the season very well. We are seven points clear on top of the K-League and are still alive in the Korean FA Cup and the Champions League.
"Things could not have started better really although I missed a few games at the start of the season due to a small injury.
"Our schedule is so busy at the moment that the coach has been rotating the squad as much as possible."
Wilkinson will miss Jeonbuk's home game versus Ulsan on 17 June if as expected he is picked for the Socceroos' away trip to Bishkek.
This is because the K-League will not go into recess for the round of World Cup qualifying that takes place on a FIFA date.
"I will have to miss the Ulsan game if I get picked for Australia,
" Wilkinson said.
"The K-League is a bit strange and does not stop on FIFA dates.
"If it does stop it would make it easier for all players involved with their national teams and help its clubs too."
