WHEN I think about next year's World Cup in Brazil it evokes the same emotions as seven years ago when we played in our first since 1974.

Human nature suggests my desire might have waned having already played at two World Cups but the desire is the same as it was for both Germany 2006 and South Africa 2010.

The World Cup remains the pinnacle for a footballer and as I'll be turning 34 in February, it will probably be my last chance but playing three would be a massive achievement.

And Brazil is one of the biggest and proudest football nations in the world and it would be special to play in a nation steeped in football history.

I always love playing in Melbourne. I don't play here often and it's special to wear the Socceroos strip in front of family and friends.

I was brought up in Heidelberg and I played my junior football for Bulleen, where I eventually made my senior debut and most of my family still lives around there. I have some great memories in Melbourne and in a way I wish we could've had the chance of securing qualification at Docklands Stadium on Tuesday night against Jordan.

Melbourne is wonderful sporting city that has always got behind the Socceroos.

One of my earliest memories was that infamous Iran match at the MCG in 1997.

I was watching as a fan from my AIS base in Canberra and I remember the excitement turning to dismay and I really felt sorry for the boys, many of whom I went on to become teammates with when I made my senior Australian debut in 2001.

A potential showdown with Iran looms yet again if we finish third in our group, but I am confident we will claim second spot which would guarantees us automatic qualification.

There is no reason to drop our heads after the Japan even though the three points were within reach at the end.

I thought the 1-1 scoreline was a fair result and I would've signed for the point before the game seeing as it was played in front of 63,000 of their passionate fans.

But a win on Tuesday is a must and I hope we can get as close to a full house as possible to get behind us because it can certainly make the difference.

Originally published as Bresciano's call to fans