Cahill, who arrived in Sydney late on Sunday for Tuesday's international friendly against Lebanon at the ANZ Stadium in Sydney, told local media he is looking forward to what will be the "best five minutes of my life."

In a fitting farewell to one of Australia's greatest players, Cahill will play the final minutes of Australia's tie against Lebanon to earn his 108th international cap.

The undisputed icon of Filipino football, with more appearances and more goals for the Azkals than any other player, striker Phil Younghusband's involvement with the Philippines national team goes back to 2006 when he and older brother James made their international bows.

Nationality: The Philippines
Date of birth: 04/08/1987
Position: Striker
Current club: Davao Aguilas (Philippines)
Previous clubs: Meralco Manila, San Beda FC (both Philippines), Esbjerg fB (Denmark), Chelsea (England)

Just a few months after leaving his boyhood club Kashima to join Bundesliga side Schalke 04, Uchida was called up for the Samurai Blue as coach Alberto Zaccheroni looked to lead Japan to a record fourth continental title.

All four teams are preparing for the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 and the friendlies gave them valuable insights ahead of the Continental showpiece on January 5-February 1.

Australia 1-1 Korea Republic

Hwang Ui-jo’s 22nd minute strike against the run of play appeared to be the decisive moment in a match Australia dominated from the opening whistle as both teams met in a repeat of the 2015 AFC Asian Cup final.

But Luongo tapped home a repelled save from Korea Republic goalkeeper Kim Seung-yu with the last kick of the game to ensure Australia crowned their first match on home soil in over a year with a dramatic late equaliser.

Milligan, who has been capped 72 times for Australia, was the 56th player to wear the captain’s armband when he led the Socceroos against Korea Republic in Seoul in July 2013. He has since led the side on 11 occasions.

Milligan succeeds Mile Jedinak who announced his retirement from international football in October this year.

Arnold said the Sydney-born defender is a natural choice as one of the senior leaders in the Socceroos squad.

“As we embark on a new era we look to leaders like Mark,” Arnold said. “Mark has been a part of the national team for 12 years now. The experience gained over that period is invaluable to our squad and his leadership on and off the park shines through every day."

After 107 national team appearances and 50 goals, Cahill confirmed on social media his appearance off the bench against Peru at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia was his final for his country.

"Today’s the day that I’m officially hanging up my boots on my international career with the Socceroos," Cahill wrote.

"No words can describe what it has meant to represent my country. Massive thank you to everyone for the support throughout all my years wearing the Australian badge."

Football Federation Australia Chairman Steven Lowy praised Cahill’s immense contribution to football. 

“Tim Cahill is a football great in Australia. As a player and as a person he has had an enormous impact on the game,” said Lowy.

“Tim’s performances on and off the pitch and his feats at FIFA World Cups and AFC Asian Cups have inspired millions across the globe, but it is in Australia, where Tim is a household name, that his influence is most profound. He has our very best wishes for whatever new challenges he takes on. We hope to continue to work with Tim to promote football in Australia.”

Kuala Lumpur: When Tim Cahill rose high to meet Robbie Kruse’s centre in extra time against Syria in November, there was an air of inevitability about where the ball would end up as the trademark goal secured a 2-1 victory and kept Australia’s FIFA World Cup dreams alive.

It was the 50th time Cahill had netted for his country as he underlined his status as an Australian sporting legend ahead of securing qualification to his fourth World Cup. And the forward, who turns 38 today, is deservedly the-AFC.com’s next ‘Asian Icon’.