It comes in light of Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou’s comments last week stating the validity of Australian football should not constantly come under question.

The Socceroo legend pinpointed Australia’s success in all sporting codes and stated the 2015 Asian Cup glory was a good example.

Cahill said he believed progress still needed to be made to grow the game.

“We just don’t want to be Australians and we’re good losers or great sportsmanship or pat on the back, great effort. There comes a time in every sport, when you dominate in certain areas that you’ve actually got to look beyond that box and really try and achieve something special,” Cahill said.

“Because without that belief, are we just making up the numbers? Or are we just happy to be there? I think that’s where the misconception comes into play.

“It’s the biggest sport in the world, soccer, and in Australia it’s the most played sport between boys and girls, yet it’s still trying to find its feet in Australia and it’s still trying to find where we’re placed. Instead of worrying about AFL or Rugby League, let’s just keep going on at our own pace.”

Cahill indicated key signings from abroad needed to be consistent in order to produce authentic talent in the A-League.

The 36-year-old also praised the work and boldness of Postecoglou after resdesigning the shape of the Socceroos, as the successor of Holger Osieck, and introducing more A-League to the national team.

“I’m a strong believer and advocate that and with him (Postecoglou) at the helm, we can’t lose. Without someone driving the game like that, it’s going to stagnant and complacent and it’s going to be just okay,” he said.

“Then the questions back to you, do you just want to be okay? Hence why everyone looks for something better, everyone looks for to play in the biggest leagues or produce on the world stage, so I have to agree with the boss.”

Cahill also mentioned the amount of current and past Socceroos currently residing in the A-League and the relationship that was established in club and country colours.

The likes of Brett Holman (Brisbane Roar), Matt McKay (Brisbane Roar), James Holland (Adelaide United) and Rhys Williams (Perth Glory) would only drive the A-League according to Cahill.

He also touched on A-League coaches whom he played with including; Tony Popvic (Western Sydney Wanderers), Kevin Muscat (Melbourne Victory) and John Aloisi (Brisbane Roar).

He believed the former national team players was an indication the domestic competition was in good shape.

“Seeing them all (Popovic, Muscat and Aloisi), it brings back great memories and you can see even as coaches they still look in good physical shape,  I was expecting a few to have more weight on them, but I was impressed,” Cahill joked.

“This is a compliment to the A-League, this is where we’re from and where we’re brought up and to be finally home as international Australian players, it’s good for us and for our families and great for the game.

“We’ve all contributed in our own unique ways, whether it’s the Socceroos. I had this conversation earlier, having Bretto (Holman) back in the league, I remember the 2010 World Cup, we were celebrating together after the he scored that bomb against Serbia.

“It’s going to be a good year and we’re all going to add our own flavour and our own uniqueness to each team, but it’s all going to be for the right reasons and I suppose you’ll see that first with football which is the most positive thing with players like ourselves.”