“When the chance came to move to Saudi, it was a deal for both myself and the club. Going over in January, playing so many games in the Champions League as well with them and to go through the quarters was a good experience for me and I really enjoyed it.”

Milligan was involved in the last three World Cups, however did not actually play until Brazil 2014, where he injured his hamstring in the opening 3-1 loss to Chile.

Despite the lack of game time on the biggest stage, Milligan was still holding his head up high for his services to Australia.

“It’s not so much unfinished business, Brazil was unfortunate,” he said.

“The fact that I’m still here, pushing, helping, I feel extremely proud. I’ve been lucky enough to play 71 games for Australia, anything that happens now, whether it’s just a friendly or World Cup, it’s a bonus.

“From the beginning, it hasn’t changed that much, I’ve had to continuously fight to be in the team.

“Those first two World Cups were difficult because there weren’t a great deal of young players getting chances in the early days. It’s been different in the past few years, especially when Ange (Postecoglou) came in, he changed the perception of the young boys.

“It hasn’t changed a great deal and I think it’s the reason why I’m still here.”