Injured star striker Mark Viduka is still very determined to get back in the green and gold colours of his country. Although the 33-year old has not played in the English Premier League with Newcastle United this season after succumbing to a serious Achilles injury, he is still very keen to play for the Socceroos in their bid to qualify for South Africa 2010. Speaking to the Daily Telegraph, Viduka said, "Of course I want to play for Australia again - it's something that's never out of my mind. "But it's a step-by-step process and the first stage is to get back playing for my club again. I don't want to rush anything." Earlier reports confirmed that Viduka was to have surgery and miss a further six months but Newcastle club physio James Murphy, who is in Australia with Viduka, said that would not be the case. Viduka visited the team in Brisbane and being amongst the players increased his drive to be back playing and representing his beloved nation. "I've got to be 100 per cent and 100 per cent sure in my mind that my heel is strong enough. When that happens I'll be back for Australia. I've always loved playing for my country. "It's been a long process, but it's just great being back home and among the boys in Brisbane."