Kewell, who took over from the sacked Dermot Drummy, faced the media overnight after his surprise appointment by the League Two side.

Flanked by new assistant coach Warren Feeney and  Director of Football Selim Gaygusuz, Kewell discussed his plans in what is his first senior managerial appointment.

And, as he revealed later, he's keen to cast his eye over talent from Down Under.

"I know what Australians are capable of doing and there is some great players in Australia. I will sit down again with the club and board of directors and Selim and we will talk.

"I know that there’s a few diamonds out there, especially in Australia, so yes I’ll be looking very closely."

Kewell said he opted for Crawley as his first senior post because of the "family feel" of the club and the expectations of the staff and community. The Australian was sacked as Watford U23s boss earlier this year after a poor run of results but did see three players promoted to the first team.

"My goal to be able to become someone who can bring clubs like Crawley up and to be known as someone in football…who brings the best out of people," he said.

"I’m a very attacking player, I’ve got a very attacking mind, I’m fully aware there’s also defending involved. There’s going to be a mixture.

"I'm a very versatile person so I can adapt. But if you want to narrow it down to one particular way it will be attacking style play...I have to say I’m excited, there’s some real talent there."

At 38 the World Cup veteran and former Leeds United and Liverpool star said he had no intention of taking to the pitch for Crawley.

"I had a wonderful career as a footballer and I thoroughly enjoyed my career but I take this job serious," he said.

"I will put my heart and soul into Crawley, into making the players better players because that’s what it’s about. So for me no, I’m fully concentrated on my managerial career and helping Crawley get back to where they should belong."

Drummy was criticised for his lack of sideline emotion, something Kewell said won't be a problem when his lads run pn the pitch.

"You’ll see - like I said I’m very passionate. I believe in what I do and I’m not afraid to show my emotions. I may step over the line sometimes but I will know my boundaries. I’m very emotional."