Tim Cahill says the move from the Oceania Football Confederation to the Asian Football Confederation has been a great move for the Australian national team.

The Everton midfielder says that it has helped all the national team players learn more about the game as well as experiencing foreign cultures.

"I've loved it. Learning different cultures and traditions as well as seeing different types of football cultures. Bahrain, Japan... it's great for my learning curve and for my football," said Cahill.

"Testing your body by flying there, training, playing then flying out and playing in your domestic competition.

"I think it's been fantastic but it's very competitive."