"He (Kewell) is a great person and he has spoken to me about soccer and the Australian life style," said Argentina midfielder Mascherano.

"Now I will have the possibility of being able to see everything far better."

Mascherano was one of the many international football superstars selected in the Argentina squad to face the Socceroos.

He was in sensational form for his country at the 2007 Copa America with many rating him Argentina's best player on their way to the final against Brazil.

Another player to impress at the Copa America was Barcelona's rising star Lionel Messi and Mascherano believes that he may become the best in the world.

"Lionel is an incredible player and it is a privilege to be able to have him as a partner in the Argentina selection," said Mascherano.

Mascherano was a junior at River Plate joined Corinthians for a season before he made major headlines with a transfer to West Ham United ahead of the 2006/07 season.

He moved mid-season to his current club Liverpool and his appreciation of the standard of the English Premier League has grown.

"The truth is that this club has been wonderful with me," added Mascherano.

"I don’t object to anything , I only have gratitude towards the institution."

He added: "The league is hard and competitive. Soccer is advancing at huge steps."

Good tickets for Qantas Socceroos vs. Argentina are still available for the match from all Ticketmaster outlets, www.ticketmaster.com.au or on 13 61 00.

The match will be shown live and exclusive on FOX SPORTS and available on Radio 702 ABC nationally.