As well as making his comittment to his homeland clear by participating in the February 18th match, the mercurial Reds midfielder has spoken out against the many detractors who have tarred his name in recent days.
Kewell said: "Apparently I am nonchalant about the national team and think club football matters more than playing for Australia.
"I played against England when my hamstring was considered a 50-50 proposition, my club ordered me not to play and I had a bout of the flu so serious I didn't eat for two days before the game. If that's what nonchalant means someone needs to change it in the dictionary.
"I've never forgotten where I came from otherwise I would have been playing for England, as I was urged to by various prominent players and managers in England.
"It was pointed out this would be an easier, more glamorous and financially better option. Unlike others, I never hesitated in choosing Australia. The people pretending to report facts about me are just making things up to suit their own agenda."
While Kewell is quick to deny that he forgotten his Australian roots, he stands by his view that club honours come before mere World Cup qualification.He added: "Just being in a competition is no big deal, no matter what competition. To make it clear to those who have a problem with this simple concept – as far as I'm concerned this applies to the Premier League, Champions League and, yes, the World Cup.
"If a footballer's only ambition is to just qualify for something, he will not go very far."