Time for Tim' - clamour grows for Cahill to play against Peru

Socceroos coach Bert van Marwijk is under growing pressure to play veteran Tim Cahill in their must-win World Cup match against Peru, with fans demanding to know why the country's top goal poacher has been ignored so far.

The 38-year-old has scored 50 times for Australia in 105 games and many expected him to be used as a super-sub in Russia.

But despite his experience and proven abilities he has done little more than warm the bench during their opening two games -- a 2-1 loss to France and 1-1 draw with Denmark.

Australia's only two goals so far have come from penalties, with a flurry of chances going begging.

"Australia's 1-all draw with Denmark left Socceroos fans asking just one question. Why is Tim Cahill at the World Cup?" the Sydney Daily Telegraph said.

"Socceroos coach Bert van Marwijk continues to inexplicably snub Australia's greatest ever player and goal scorer."
Cricketer Brett Lee tweeted "It's Time for @Tim_Cahill" while rugby league international Jarryd Hayne echoed the sentiment, saying "Time for Tim."