Newcomer Joseph Kallang Tie will fill up the void left by midfielder Safiq Rahim for Malaysia's international friendly against Australia on Friday.
Joseph is set to earn his first cap at the expense of Safiq, who has been dropped.
"What a way to earn your first cap. It will be tough but I'm ready for the challenge," said Joseph by phone from Canberra yesterday.
"What a way to earn your first cap. It will be tough but I'm ready for the challenge," said Joseph by phone from Canberra yesterday.
"He (Safiq) is a very experienced player and I will have to match his qualities here. It is a chance of a lifetime and I do not want to waste this opportunity to impress the coach (K. Rajagobal)."
The Sarawak-born normally plays on the flanks for Super League side Terengganu but is equally good when given a chance to marshal the central midfield.
"I don't think the change from my usual position would affect my performance as I like going forward," he added.
"I don't think the change from my usual position would affect my performance as I like going forward," he added.
Joseph hopes to make an immediate impact in his first international match.
"It would be great if we can earn at least a draw. However, all of us need to play above ourselves to get a good result."
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