In announcing a totally overseas-based squad for the Asian group qualifying match in Sydney on April 1, Verbeek couldn't hide his delight on Wednesday as he outlined preparations for a match which could seal Australia's ticket to South Africa.

Instead of the usual frenetic build-up where he sees his players for 48 hours or less, the national boss will have most of them for seven days.

"Most players arrive from Wednesday afternoon. The few players who are playing (overseas) on Sunday will come a day later, which means (they get to Australia) Thursday morning or afternoon," Verbeek revealed.

"We are very happy to have one week of preparation before a game."

"That is something different. So far everybody is ready and willing to be part of the group and to go for the three points, which would bring us a big step further towards qualification."

Asked what he will do with a full week on his hands, Verbeek replied: "We will work on the tactical part because we don't have to do anything physical (as) the boys are in the final stages of their leagues."

"Physically I'm not worried - many of them have already played more than 30 games."

"It's more about the tactical organisation....the attacking organisation, defending organisation and what to do when we win the ball and what to do when we lose the ball and, of course, set pieces."

"These are things we normally can't do when we have only one or two days."

"We have time now and we are all looking forward to working with the boys for a minimum of a week."

Uzbekistan is anchored at the bottom of Group A on one point, with Australia leading the way on 10.

That's led to speculation the Uzbeks may send a youth team to Australia if they lose at home to Qatar on March 28 and are no longer a chance at qualifying.

"I hope so," Verbeek said when the youth team rumour was put to him.

"But I would not think Uzbekistan will bring a youth team."

"Look at the table. They can beat Qatar and (move to) four points and come here and try and get three points and they have seven points and are back in the race."

"Who cares (what they do)? The only care we have is that our fans see a good game and we get three points - that's all that counts."