MARK Viduka's may have one last chance to rescue his Socceroo career after he was not named in a 30-man squad for next month's World Cup qualifiers.
Viduka's exclusion is the major talking point of a squad for matches against against Qatar, Bahrain and Japan which includes bolters Rhys Williams and Brisbane product Dario Vidosic.
Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek has given Viduka – part of a Newcastle United team relegated from the English Premier League – until the end of the week to decide if he wants to be included in Australia's plans.
"He has this week to make up his mind," Verbeek said.
"I have one spot open and that's the spot for him. It's up to him.
"We all know his situation at Newcastle, a very tough year, a long time injured, missed a lot of games, played the final five or six games in a row, relegated, end of contract and not the youngest player anymore, so I think he has enough things on his mind.
"If he makes the decision not to play anymore, then we have to respect his decision."
Former Roar attacker Vidosic has been rewarded for his good with form German second division club Nurnberg, while defender Williams recently declared his desire to play for the Socceroos after previously representing the Welsh youth team.
Nick Carle, Brad Jones, Adrian Madaschi, Mark Milligan, Matthew Spiranovic and Shane Steffanuto are all back in selection favour.
The squad also includes big guns Harry Kewell, Tim Cahill, Lucas Neill, Mark Schwarzer and Mark Bresciano.
Australia needs just one point from the three matches next month to qualify for next year's World Cup in South AfricaViduka's exclusion against Qatar, Bahrain and Japan is the major talking point of a squad that includes bolters Rhys Williams and Brisbane product Dario Vidosic.
Verbeek made several interesting selections including 20-year-old Middlesbrough defender Rhys Williams, who recently chose to commit to Australia over Wales.
Williams made 17 appearances on loan this season for Burnley, who won promotion to the English Premier League this morning, through he was ineligible for the playoffs.
Verbeek also called up former Queensland Roar midfielder Dario Vidosic, following his impressive form with German club Nuremburg.
Former A-League player of the year Nick Carle earned his first call-up under Verbeek following a strong season with Crystal Palace.
The squad also included Middlesbrough goalkeeper Brad Jones, Italian based-defender Adrian Madaschi and Asian-based defenders Mark Milligan and Jade North.
Midfielder Jason Culina, who recently joined Gold Coast, was the only A-League player in the squad with defender Craig Moore unavailable due to injury.
Australia needs just one point from the three matches to qualify for next year's World Cup in South Africa.
Socceroos squad:
Mark Bresciano (Palermo)
Jacob Burns (Unirea Valahorum)
Tim Cahill (Everton)
Nick Carle (Crystal Palace)
David Carney (Sheffield United)
Scott Chipperfield (Basel)
Chris Coyne (Colchester United)
Jason Culina (Gold Coast United)
Bruce Djite (Genclerbirligi)
Richard Garcia (Hull City)
Vincenzo Grella (Blackburn Rovers)
Brett Holman (AZ Alkmaar)
Mile Jedinak (Genclerbirligi)
Brad Jones (Middlesbrough)
Josh Kennedy (Karlsruher)
Harry Kewell (Galatasaray)
Adrian Madaschi (Portogruaro-Summaga)
Scott McDonald (Celtic)
Mark Milligan (Shanghai Shenhua)
Lucas Neill (West Ham)
Jade North (Incheon United)
Michael Petkovic (Sivasspor)
Mark Schwarzer (Fulham)
Matthew Spiranovic (Nurnberg)
Shane Stefanutto (Lyn Oslo)
Mile Sterjovski (Derby County)
Carl Valeri (Grosseto)
Dario Vidosic (Nurnberg)
Luke Wilkshire (Dinamo Moscow)
Rhys Williams (Middlesbrough).
Tim Cahill
Mark Schartzer
Mark Bresciano
Lucus Neill 
Australian national football coach Pim Verbeek has named the Socceroos team to participate in the teams remaining qualifiers for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

All but one of the squad play in foreign leagues. Jason Čulina, who has signed with Gold Coast United FC, is the exception.

Rhys Williams and Dario Vidosic were called up to the national team for the first time after impressing for their respective clubs.

Williams has previously represented the Wales national under-21 football team on ten occasions but recently declared his desire to be selected in the Australian senior side.

Long-time national team member Mark Viduka was left out of the 30-man squad. Coach Verbeek gave Viduka a week to decide whether he wants to be part of Australia's plans in the future.

"He has this week to make up his mind," Verbeek said. "I have one spot open and that's the spot for him. It's up to him. We all know his situation at Newcastle, a very tough year, a long time injured, missed a lot of games, played the final five or six games in a row, relegated, end of contract and not the youngest player anymore, so I think he has enough things on his mind. If he makes the decision not to play anymore, then we have to respect his decision." 

Nick Carle, Brad Jones, Adrian Madaschi, Mark Milligan, Matthew Spiranovic and Shane Steffanuto, who have been out of the side for varying lengths of time, all return for the qualifiers.

Australia currently head Group A in round four of Asian Football Confederation qualifying. They need to one point (a draw) from their remaining three games to qualify for the World Cup in South Africa.