Keanu Baccus is set for the game of his life on Saturday night after helping Australia qualify to the knockout rounds of the World Cup.
Baccus and the Socceroos will take on Lionel Messi's Argentina in the last 16 after qualifying with a 1-0 win over Denmark on Wednesday.
The Saints midfielder came on at half-time against the Danes and impressed as Australia finished second in Group D on six points.
Despite a spirited loss to World Champions France on matchday one, the hard-working Socceroos defeated Tunisia and Denmark to secure their place in the knockout round.
Baccus admits his World Cup experience has been a dream so far.
Speaking to stmirren.com, Keanu said: "The overall experience has been amazing.
It's been a dream come true to feature in all three group stage games and to make it out the group and into round of 16. I couldn't have asked for a better World Cup experience - especially for my first one.
"It felt surreal on the pitch in the minutes I've played on the pitch. But it's just good to see and feel that when you put in the hard work that anything is achievable.
"I'm super excited [for tomorrow's match]. Tomorrow is going to be a special moment for me and a chance to do myself, my family and my nation proud. Let's go Socceroos!"
Kick-off on Saturday is at 7pm GMT and UK based Saints can watch the match live on BBC.
Keanu celebrates after helping Australia to a 1-0 win over Denmark and qualification for the last 16 of the World Cup (Image: Socceroos)
