Seeking to avoid a repeat of their nightmare Asian Cup start four years ago, left back Aziz Behich believes Australia must approach playing minnows India as if they are facing world champions Argentina again.
The Socceroos begin their Asian Cup campaign on Saturday (10.30pm AEDT) with bookmakers predicting Graham Arnold's side will stroll to victory against $36 outsiders India.
Despite a population of 1.4 billion people and one of international football's most prolific goalscorers in the veteran Sunil Chhetri, the Blue Tigers sit in just 102nd spot on FIFA's world rankings.