Viduka: Bring on England

Mark Viduka admits he would love Australia to play England in the World Cup.

A dramatic penalty shoot-out win over Uruguay on Wednesday ensured Australia's qualification for Germany after so many close failures in recent years.

Middlesbrough striker Viduka is confident Australia, likely to be regarded as one of the weaker nations in the tournament, are more than capable of causing a few shocks.

''That would be great and it's possible,'' said Australia's captain when quizzed on the possibility of playing England.

''To be honest, we're not scared of anybody really. We'll go over there, we've nothing to lose and we'll probably make a few (sides) disappointed.''

Blackburn midfielder Brett Emerton, another hero of Australia's play-off win, has paid tribute to those who supported his country's success.

''I don't think I've ever seen an event in Oz where everybody has got behind the Aussies and the atmosphere was unbelievable in the stadium,'' said Emerton.

''That really helped us get there. England are obviously a great footballing nation and to get to play them would be something special.''