The 38-year-old addressed the Australian media in Sydney on Friday for the first time since confirming his international retirement earlier this week.

Australia’s all-time top scorer revealed he has held talks with new Socceroos coach Graham Arnold as well as Football Federation Australia CEO David Gallop and chairman Stephen Lowy about working with the national team.

However the ex-Melbourne City forward also confirmed he hadn’t hung up the boots just yet on his club career.

New York-based Cahill, though, clarified if he does play on, it wouldn’t be in Australia.

“I’ve heard a lot of whispers about the A-League and I want to be open and honest,” Cahill said.

“My A-League experience was fantastic to come home, to win a trophy with Melbourne City in the FFA Cup, to score some awesome goals, my debut is something I’ll never forget. I felt like I had a successful time here.

“To live in America and try to play in the A-League will be impossible, so respectfully I’d like to thank everyone who’s been talking about me coming home.

“I’ll draw a line in the sand there, that’ll stop any whispers.

“I’m not connected to any A-League groups. I am connected to the FFA and the Socceroos where my support will be there with whatever they need.

“I’ll help them commercially or any way possible. For me it feels great to be a neutral and give that support as an ambassador to football in Australia.”

Cahill said he hadn’t spent any time since the World Cup thinking abut his club future, instead preferring some family time with a holiday in the Maldives.

His next move would be to travel to the United Kingdom to start his coaching badges, before he plots his playing path.

“I’m interested in coaching,” he said. “I’m going to spend some time in Australia and meet with some partners and try to lay some foundations to do some great things for soccer in Australia.

“Sit with the FFA, support the A-League, support Arnie, make sure I can still be an ambassador for the A-League and support the growth of football in Australia which is something I’m excited to do.

“I’ll fly to the UK and start my UEFA B Licence in preparation. Then I’ll open the door for offers to play football.

“I’ve not really entertained anyone when it comes to foobtall. Because I’ve been selfish enough finally to have some serious family time.

“International retirement is done but as for domestic there could be an opportunity but it’s still something I’ve got time to decide.”