But he is happy to learn from Central Coast Mariners’ Mr Cool, Danny Vukovic.

The 18-year-old has just returned triumphant from China where he helped the Young Socceroos lift the Weifang Cup.

He enjoyed every minute of it and felt happy with his own contribution to the team’s success.

“It was great to be part of the tournament out there. It was a new experience and as a squad we really pulled it all together.”

And just as the senior Socceroos found Asia a tough nut to crack, Redmayne said it had been a tough ask for the country’s youngsters.

He said: “I think the conditions was the toughest thing. It was really, really humid and it was a struggle to breathe, a huge shock to the system.”

It was not a shock that proved too great for the Young Socceroos to overcome however.

Redmayne said: “You learn so much playing international football and it’s great respresenting your country.

“Walking into the dressing room and seeing the gear all hanging up and then standing on the pitch listening to the national anthem, it’s great.

“As a team we were very happy to do so well and it was nice that the boys had some positive things to say about my performances.”

Redmayne’s international adventures are set to continue in October when the Young Socceroos begin their quest to qualify for the 2008 Asian Under 20 Championships in Saudi Arabia.

Then there is the small matter of booking a place at the 2009 FIFA Under 20 World Cup.

The Central Coast-born custodian said: “Yeah, I’m looking forward to that and hopefully we can do well.”

But the bread and butter of a footballer’s career is the domestic game and Redmayne knows that success with the Young Socceroos is no guarantee of a starting slot in Lawrie McKinna’s Mariners side.

Both Vukovic and Matthew Trott are imposing obstacles to a first team goalkeeping spot but Redmayne has nothing but admiration for both, especially the former.

He said: “I’ve got my work cut out with those two in front of me but Danny is a great role model, on and off the pitch.

“He is really composed out on the field and has a real presence about him. Nothing seems to really worry him out there. He says he gets nervous but you wouldn’t know it judging by his performances. I can learn a lot from him.”

Composure and presence are key qualities in a top class goalkeeper. Two of Redmayne’s heroes oozed both.

He said: “I always admired Peter Schmeichel and Oliver Kahn, both had great presence.”

But whether in the starting XI or not, Redmayne says there is a positive vibe in the Mariners camp.

He said: “We’re feeling confident and looking forward to the season.”