TIM CAHILL is putting his World Cup woes behind him and turning his attention back to Everton.

The Australian international has waived his full post-World Cup holiday entitlement so he can turn out for his club on their pre-season tour down under.

For Cahill, that is the best way to get a disappointing tournament out of his system in which he was harshly sent off in Australia’s first match that brought a suspension to force him out of the second group game.

FIFA then decided his red card was worthy only of a one game ban and Cahill was recalled for the Socceroos’ final group game against Serbia.

Cahill scored in a 2-1 win over Serbia but defeat to Germany and a draw against Ghana saw Australia finish third in group D, narrowly missing out on the last 16 by goal difference to the African nation.

It all amounted to a frustrating campaign for Cahill but Everton manager David Moyes believes the 30-year-old can feature for his country at the next World Cup in Brazil in 2014.

For now, though, Cahill is thinking only about Everton and preparing for the forthcoming Premier League campaign.

“My main focus now is Everton,” he said.

“The best thing for me is to concentrate on this pre-season and the big season that follows it.

“We put in so much time and effort every year to be as good as we can be.

“As long as I stay fit and keep playing consistently that is the most important thing and we will see where we are in four years.”

Moyes was critical of Cahill’s dismissal against Germany and hopes to see his talisman in World Cup action again.