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Considering the impact Cahill made at Germany 2006 and his performances since then, that should be enough to fill Socceroos fans with confidence ahead of South Africa 2010 in June.

"Now I am a fitter, stronger and better player than ever before, 100% better than four years ago," said Cahill. "It is weird looking back to Germany because I was really excited about it and just looking for new experiences, but I have changed a lot since then.

"I feel powerful, and more confident than ever, I know I can run over 12 kilometres in every game, I know I can mix it with the best defenders in the world, I have the ability and strength. The power I feel inside my body is there because of the way I have looked after myself, and the way I train."

In our comprehensive eight page feature, Cahill goes on to speak about beating England at the World Cup, why more young Aussies are not emerging, his admiration for the out-bound Pim and why Everton need a billionaire owner.

The May issue of Australian FourFourTwo is out now.