8 Jan 2014 - 8:00 PM  UPDATED 8 Jan 2014 - 8:01 PM

Should he be picked by Ange Postecoglou, Mark Bresciano will be cleared to play for the Socceroos at this year's World Cup in Brazil despite his ongoing appeal against a four-month FIFA ban.

The 33-year-old will still be suspended from club duties until his ban is complete, Nick Vindin reports.