After a lightning start to his A-League return with a blistering performance against Western Sydney Wanderers last weekend, the 20-year-old is wasting no time pinpointing his next ambition.

And he is even eyeing up the upcoming crucial World Cup clashes against Honduras to make his green and gold debut.

He spoke to 442FM podcast about his ambitions - listen in here now, along with our chat with Matildas hero Sam Kerr...

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De Silva made the extended 43-man squad for the 2015 Asian Cup but got his first call-up a few months later for the World Cup qualifier against Kyrgyzstan.

Although he's yet to get his first Socceroos cap, he's already appeared for the Olyroos, Young Socceroos and Joeys, with four goals to his name.

And he's hoping he can now impress enough to get into consideration for next month's matches, starting with a stellar shift against his old club Perth Glory this weekend.

"Working with Paolo in the younger national teams, I know he believes in me," De Silva told 442FM. "And I believe in him as a coach, and the way that he wants us to play.

"It's a footballing way and it's a successful way and I think he's doing a really great job with the team so far."

He added: "I think any Australian footballer wants to play in the Socceroos.

"Obviously they have a couple of important games coming up before the World Cup so for sure it's an ambition of mine.

"To just keep performing well for the Mariners – that's my first priority...and then if an opportunity comes from doing that then I'll be very grateful."

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