Sterjovski rules out Socceroos return

Back to his brilliant best, reports have suggested Sterjovski could be picked by Socceroos coach Holger Osieck for the FIFA World Cup qualifier at AMMI Stadium in Melbourne but Glory’s Australian marquee says he has no interest returning.

“No, none at all," Sterjovski said.

“There is plenty of good young players coming through that can do a great job and I am happy with the way my life has gone and the decisions I have made, so definitely not.”

Sterjovski’s recent form has been one of the reasons why Perth has surged to fourth spot on the A-League table and the star forward is wary of Sydney FC after its loss to Newcastle Jets.

“They are looking to bounce back so we are expecting a tough game from them.”

Saturday’s clash at the Sydney Football Stadium will be the third time the two sides have met this season and the second time in a month.

“It is a bit unusual but that’s the kind of league it is, you play teams all over the place but we’re ready to play, we have been on a bit of a roll and are looking for it to continue.”

Sydney FC will be without striker Mark Bridge (ankle injury) but Socceroos midfielder Brett Emerton returns, a player Sterjovski knows extremely well from their time in the national team together.

“He’ll be a big boost for them, he’s a great player, he’ll give them a big lift," Sterjovski added.