The Qantas Socceroos are in Mierlo to prepare for the international friendly match against Holland on Sunday morning (Australian time) ahead of the crucial 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier in Tashkent, Uzbekistan the following Thursday morning (Australian time).

"I try to catch the Hyundai A-League highlights in England," revealed the new Fulham number one. "I think it's improving all the time, and it's important it does that.

"What is really clear from the broadcasts I've seen is that the support is growing and growing.

"The performances are getting better; there are more and more players going back to play in Australia; Australian players are improving all the time; and there's also some good foreign players this season who add some interest."

Schwarzer said that having former players, such as his team mate and former Socceroo captain, Paul Okon, involved in coaching will also add to the attraction of the Hyundai A-League.

Okon was announced yesterday as the assistant coach of one of the two new Hyundai A-League clubs, Gold Coast United, to enter the competition next season.

"I think it's very good news," he said. "'Paolo' was a very, very talented footballer and he has so much knowledge of the game.

"He not only will have connections with other players but he also has good name in Belgium and Italy."

Schwarzer said that the key is to make sure the Hyundai A-League improves year after year.

He added: "That is what is happening and so far it's been a massive success."

In the meantime, Schwarzer anticipates a tough assignment on Sunday morning when the Qantas Socceroos line up against the Netherlands.

"They are a very strong side and did very well at the Euros," he said. "We like to go into friendlies with the attitude of wanting to win every game, but our focus is on the game on Wednesday against Uzbekistan."