Jackson Irvine can't help but feel old when he hears about his Socceroos teammates' first defining World Cup memory.
Tim Cahill's extraordinary volley against the Netherlands in 2014 remains one of the all-time World Cup finals goals.
A 22-year-old Mat Ryan was up the other end in Australia's goal and a 23-year-old Mathew Leckie was in attack, while Aziz Behich was 23 and Irvine 21.
But for Jordan Bos and Jacob Italiano, the sight of Cahill instinctively ripping his foot through the ball was a formative football memory.
"I saw that and wanted to be there," Bos, 23, told AAP.
"It just gave me more motivation."
Italiano, 24, adds: "It was unbelievable technique.
"The time of the game as well - watching it with the family. Getting up and being able to watch the game made it extra special."
