The Perth-born 20-year-old recently switched his international allegiance from Ireland to Australia and isn't regretting it for a second.

He revealed that  Pim Verbeek has offered no guarantees, simply the chance to state his case.

That is absolutely fine with the youngster and he cannot wait to pull on the green and gold training kit.

Speaking at the Socceroos' Parramatta hotel today, Lowry said a chat with his good pal Rhys Williams had been a factor in committing to Australia.

"I was born in Perth and I've always seen myself as Australian," Lowry told au.fourfourtwo.com.

"I'd played for Ireland up to the under 21s but then the call came from Australia to see if I would be interested? I had a really good think about it. I spoke to my mum and dad, my agent, friends and a few coaches at Aston Villa. It's a big decision that you have to make but I'm really glad I made this decision.

"My mate Rhys (Williams) was in a similar situation (having represented Wales) and I did have a chat with him about it. But in the end it was my decision to make and it was a massive honour to get the call from the country where I was born and lived until I was 15."

Lowry admits the last few months have been a bit of a whirlwind, getting the call from Australia and now tasting first team football on loan at Championship side Plymouth Argyle.

"A lot of things have happened quickly for me but I'm not going to take any of it for granted. It can all end in a flash, which obviously I hope it doesn't," he said.

Lowry is delighted to be surrounded by players who have built up enormous experience between them and he is eager to learn from them. However, he isn't star-struck and backs himself to succeed.

"I'm ecstatic to be here but I'm not just here for the experience. I'm looking to get a place in this squad, to get my head down, work hard and show the manager and the players that I'm worthy of being here, not just to make up the numbers," he said.  "Training with better players is only going to make you a better player.

"I'm really looking forward to this week, the Holland game and then Oman. The manager (Verbeek) has been a straight shooter with me. He's told me there are no guarantees about playing. He's told me to get out there on the training field and that it's now up to me to take my opportunity. That's what I fully intend to do."

Lowry is not setting any targets in terms of this World Cup, the next World Cup or any other tournament.

He added: "I have to get myself playing regular first team football and then who knows what can happen over the next couple of years, five years or 10 years?"