
Emerging Socceroo Paul Okon Jnr believes a duel with the legendary Juan Mata will hold him in good stead for his bright future as World Cup selection looms large.
Okon Jnr, 21, has enjoyed a sensational rise with the Socceroos - where father Paul is an assistant to Tony Popovic - and has been crucial to Sydney FC's run to the A-League Men semi-finals.