Beauchamp hasn't played for the Socceroos since he admirably stepped in to start in the centre of defence in the 2-1 World Cup win over Serbia when Craig Moore was suspended.

The Sydney-born 30-year-old has barely had a look-in since Holger Osieck took charge of the Socceroos.

Beauchamp's underwhelming 2010/2011 campaign with Melbourne Heart didn't help his national team cause either, but now he's hoping to press for a recall with the Sky Blues.

"I know there's some young guys coming through but I'd like to think I can still keep up with them," Beauchamp told the Sunday Telegraph.

"I am ambitious and I still have that desire to play for Australia."

Beauchamp added: "The reason I left (Heart) is that the opportunity is there to play regularly at Sydney and I like the set-up there, too. I have been on a bit of a roller-coaster ride.

"Now I see a new challenge ahead. I feel I'm fit enough but I know I will have to work harder on my speed to keep up with the younger players."

Beauchamp said playing in the A-League shouldn't hurt his chances of a recall despite the majority of his Socceroos caps coming while contracted with clubs abroad, including FC Nurnberg, Aalborg BK and Al Jazira.

"All the A-League boys can take heart from him (Osieck) selecting Matty McKay and Robbie Kruse," Beauchamp said.

Nevertheless, it is understood Beauchamp has a clause in his contract with the Sky Blues that if an overseas club wants to sign him, Sydney will agree to release him.