Time is right for us: Cahill

Socceroos veteran Tim Cahill says the time is right for Australia to shock inexperienced Germany on Monday and prove themselves at the Confederations Cup.

The midfielder, 37, is just three short of winning his 100th cap -- a milestone he could reach in the three group games.

Cahill could also break the 50-goal mark for Australia in Russia.

"The belief for me comes from over a decade with the Socceroos," he said. "As one of the elder statesman, I've seen it -- three World Cups, three Asian Cups, second time at the Confederations Cup.

"In the last two and a half years with this group, I've seen up to 60 players buy into a philosophy.

"Tomorrow is a big game for them as much as us, they'll need the points just as badly," added Cahill, who now plays for Melbourne City in the A-League.