Sunderland defender Bailey Wright says he is doing everything possible to be ready for the World Cup with Australia.
Wright had been out of the Black Cats team and was doing extra training to be in peak condition when he did get a chance.
"I have been doing extra running, extra work, training with the under-23s and playing under-21 games," he said.
The defender, 30, made his 100th Black Cats appearance in the 2-0 win over Huddersfield Town on Wednesday.
The 1-1 draw at Luton Town last Saturday was the first time Wright had started a Championship game this season.