Deli relishes clash of cultures for World Cup shot

Frans Deli will take on his country of birth, Iraq, as the Young Socceroos' World Cup bid continues. (Andrew Cornaga/AAP PHOTOS)

Just one win separates the Young Socceroos from qualifying for this year's under-20 World Cup and the chance of putting a generation of Australian footballers on show to the world.

And midfielder Frans Deli is relishing the opportunity to help Australia get there - even if it means knocking his birth country out in the process.