Crystal Palace midfielder Nick Carle says he is not worried about his club future at the present moment.

The 28-year old is currently in camp in Melbourne with the Australian national team, preparing for tonight's friendly with New Zealand ahead of their trip to South Africa for the World Cup, and says that is the only thing on his mind at the moment.

Carle is being linked with a move back to the A-League to join reigning champions Sydney FC but says all that can wait until after tournament as he strives to make the Socceroos' final 23.

"It's always nice to hear people are interested, but I really want to concentrate on the World Cup, try to make the side, and think about my future after that," he told the Sunday Telegraph.