Sunderland defender Nectar Triantis, who has represented Australia at the under-20 and under-23 levels, is also eligible to play for Greece, with the Greek national team reportedly showing interest after he rejoined Hibernian on loan this summer. The former Central Coast Mariners player returned to the Scottish Premiership side for the season, having previously spent six months at Easter Road during 2023-24.

In response to the speculation, Triantis told aleagues.com.au, “It’s a great feeling to have other countries interested in you, but having grown up in Australia, my dream has always been to represent Australia.”