Celtic loanee Marco Tilio has set his sights on playing at the 2026 World Cup.
The Australian winger is currently enjoying a temporary spell at Melbourne City back in his homeland.
Tilio has very much impressed for City this year, scoring four goals and assisting three in 15 A-League appearances.
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He is due back at Parkhead this summer, although he has only ever made two appearances in green and white.
Regardless, Tilio aims to make an impact in Glasgow's east end and has outlined his ambitions to play at the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
"I'd hope to say I'll be playing consistently over in Europe," he said when asked by Optus Sport where he sees himself in a year's time.
"We'll see, but that's where my head is at."
Then, quizzed on whether he aims to play at the next World Cup, Tilio stated: "Of course, that would be the plan.
"I've got to do everything up until then to make sure I'm up for selection."
Elsewhere, Stephen Welsh, also out on loan from Celtic, has assured those at the club he will return an improved player this summer: "100 per cent," he said [Record].
"Tactically, technically I am better and I am also a lot fitter with the regular game time and being up to speed playing every week.
"I will also be going back much improved having played regularly in one of Europe’s top leagues.
"Whatever happens I am going back as a better player and person. I have also matured a lot, living away from and outside of Glasgow.
"It has been good going to a club where I know if I do well I will play.
"It has given me a lot of confidence to go out and play and show I can be an important member of a team."
