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Getting down to work: Socceroos legend Tim Cahill looks like he could still play as he is seen deep in conversation with coach Graham Arnold at Australia's first training session in Qatar

By Andrew Prentice For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 00:21 GMT, 15 November 2022 | Updated: 00:23 GMT, 15 November 2022

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The Socceroos have hit the ground running in Qatar ahead of the World Cup - and they didn't have to look far to be inspired.

Retired great Tim Cahill joined the likes of Aaron Mooy, Jackson Irvine and Garang Kuol in a light training session at the Aspire Academy, where he works - and the 42-year-old appeared to still be in peak physical condition.

Striker Mitch Duke said the presence of Cahill - Australia's greatest ever goalscorer - was inspiring.

'Mate, he's awesome,' the Japan-based forward said.

'He's given me some great pointers and helping me prepare, to get that kind of one-on-one time with such a legend is priceless.

Socceroos legend Tim Cahill was welcomed into a training session with open arms by Graham Arnold's men in Doha (pictured, with the Socceroos boss)

He might be 42 years old, but Cahill still looks to be in top shape

Striker Mitchell Duke said the presence of Cahill - Australia's