To see the Harry Kewell hitting back at the press at training overnight...   

FFA has filed a robust defence of Cahill to FIFA Disciplinary Committee as it bids to have the Everton midfielder available for the third group match against Serbia in Nelspruit.

Cahill was sent off by Mexican referee Marco Rodriguez for his tackle on Bastian Schweinsteiger. Schweinsteiger later approached Cahill to offer his sympathy and said he felt it wasn't a red card offence.

However, as there was no obvious error from Rodriguez, who made a judgement that the tackle warranted a red, then Cahill can not appeal the suspension, only the severity.

FFA CEO Ben Buckley said Cahill was still coming to terms with his early exit in Durban, but the FFA has used all the resources at its disposal to state its case.

He added: "Quite rightly he's somewhat disappointed, but our submission is going in this morning.

"We've had a very comprehensive review of it. The team that has put the submission together has worked long and hard on putting together a very good submission. We're confident that it will get a good hearing."

FFA will be advised of the outcome of the hearing on Thursday.

To see the Harry Kewell hitting back at the press at training overnight...