The Dutch-based performer is looking forward to Saturday's clash with Holland and then the Asian Cup qualifier with Oman a few days later.

Speaking at the Socceroos' Parramatta hotel today, Holman said he couldn't really complain about his lot.

As for those who have been less than flattering about his contribution to the green and gold, they don't appear to have hurt Holman one bit.

"Personally, I don't listen to the critics. I know what I can do and I have a lot of confidence in myself," he told au.fourfourtwo.com. "I've worked hard for the last seven years in Holland and it's a case of so far so good.

"I've been in the Champions League, won a championship and I'm very happy with where my career is.  I'll keep working hard and hopefully I can add a World Cup to the CV."

As for the immediate challenge, Holman believes the Dutch will be a tough nut to crack but Australia should not go into the game with fear.

 "I think it's going to be a good game. It's always fantastic to play against those players," he said. "Hopefully we can do as well as we did in Eindhoven a few months ago. The Dutch are fantastic ball-players and have individuals who can turn a game.

"But we'll be working hard and the staff here will be looking at the ways to deal with the threats they have."

Holman feels the fact that big footballing nations such as Holland are happy to fly so far for a friendly just shows how far Australian football has come in a short time.

"Times have changed. The Socceroos have made a name for themselves. You don't get many teams not wanting to come and play us. I think that says a lot about where Australian football is going.

"Germany set a massive platform. We've backed it up and given football here another boost by qualifying again.

"We have to build and keep the ball moving forward. Touchwood it continues," he added.