Mark Milligan needs to have a good look at himself to become a genuine Socceroos contender. They are the words used by national coach Pim Verbeek who just wants to see the Newcastle Jets defender play regularly wherever he is.

"I just want to see him play, it is not up to me to tell him to find a club in Europe, that is his decision," Verbeek said.

"He went everywhere . . . I heard, and lots of clubs wanted to have him, but none of them signed him.

"Maybe he needs to look in the mirror and find out what he's going to do if he ever wants to be a better player and part of the Socceroos."