Uncertainty over Robertson's international future

Alex Robertson's international future appears to be the subject of considerable debate in Australia right now.

The Cardiff City midfielder is missing from the Australia squad for World Cup qualifiers against Saudi Arabia and Bahrain in this international break.

Robertson has been capped twice by Australia, though he is yet to feature in a competitive game and is therefore eligible to switch allegiances to a different country.

The 21-year-old could represent Scotland as he was born there, while he also qualifies for England and Peru.

Australia boss Tony Popovic has said Robertson made himself unavailable for this month's games, adding that it is down to the former Manchester City youngster to change that.

Australian international forward Kusini Yengi, meantime, has said this week his former Portsmouth team-mate is "confused" about what he wants – but added that he remains hopeful Robertson will wear the Socceroos jersey again.

It seems it is up to Robertson, who has impressed since joining the Bluebirds in the summer, to decide what happens next in his international career.

While the player makes up his mind, Cardiff will surely see it is a boost that he is with them preparing for a trip to Sheffield Wednesday on 23 November, as opposed to travelling to the other side of the world and back.