In an ideal world, Irvine would have headed home to Melbourne to stay with family during the lockdown.

He's had to stay in England, however, with Hull's position in the Championship far from secure.

While it's unknown just when or if the Tigers' campaign will resume, a 5-1 loss to Stoke before the suspension means, with nine games to play, Hull are two points above the relegation positions.

Irvine says halting his club's slide and avoiding relegation are motivation enough to ensure he maintains his fitness and conditioning during the lockdown.

"If the decision's made that the season's ended, then that will obviously be from government advice and from everything else that comes with it. We'll just deal with that situation as it comes," he said.

"We are fully focused that that Charlton game, that next game, is going to be played at some point whether it's in June or later even.

"We're going to be just ready for when that game comes because we are in a very sticky situation and that game's gonna put a big swing on the rest of the season. Got to be ready for it."

Irvine is also looking ahead to a big 12 months for the Socceroos including rescheduled World Cup qualifiers, a possible trip to the Copa America in mid-2021 and - if Graham Arnold gives him a call - even next year's Olympics.

"Being a part of the Olympic Games is the pinnacle of a lot of the sporting world and for probably for just about everything outside of football," said Irvine, who was part of the Olyroos' squad which failed to qualify for Rio 2016.

"To be a part of that and especially for the Olyroos who have done so well to go out and help them compete for a medal and for yourself and your family - the whole situation is incredibly exciting.

"If that call came, I'd obviously be chomping to try and be a part of it." 

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