For many Socceroos fans, Scott Chipperfield refusing to accept Roberto Carlos’ jersey after Australia lost to Brazil at the 2006 World Cup has gone down as one of the most memorable moments from Germany.

Chipperfield’s reaction at the time was a sign of the Aussies' frustration in losing a game they may have got more out of, after being on the wrong end of a number of dubious refereeing decisions.

Wilkshire revealed he was oblivious to his Socceroos teammate’s actions after the game but told FourFourTwo he’d have acted differently.

“That’s the first I have heard of that. I wouldn’t do that if someone came asking for my shirt,” he said.

Wilkshire was a surprise starter when Australia played their first game at a World Cup in 32 years and said that being involved in the Socceroos' 3-1 win over Japan filled him with pride.

“It was phenomenal,” he said. “For Australia to be in the World Cup, to be there to represent the country and to go out there in the stadium, the atmosphere was just phenomenal.

“Then the result that followed was a fantastic experience and one that will stay with you forever.”

Wilkshire didn’t take part in the next two games against Brazil and Croatia but then Socceroos coach Guus Hiddink selected him for the round of 16 clash against Italy.

Australia lost to a late controversial penalty and even though the 1-0 loss still hurts, the 80-capped Socceroo felt the Aussies played well in Germany.

“To get through the group was a fantastic achievement,” he said.

“We felt that we were going to win the game, we felt like we had them on the ropes. But how it ended was very disappointing.

“As everyone looked back on it, the whole country was so proud of all the players and the whole squad.”

While Chipperfield didn’t accept Carlos’ jersey, Wilkshire revealed he swapped shirts with a Brazilian opposition player after the match.

“Throughout my career I have only ever taken shirts off someone that I have played with,” he said.  

“But at the World Cup I wanted an opposition jersey. I got one after the Japan and Croatia games, and Adriano’s shirt from the Brazil match and an Italian one as well.

“Obviously, all my World Cup jerseys are special. They’re memories. I think later on down the road I will look back on it more so than I do now while I’m still playing.

“During my career I have been all over the world and so I haven’t settled properly as of yet. But the plan after I finish playing is to settle and get some of the special ones up on the walls of my house.”

Adriano scores against the Socceroos at the 2006 World Cup

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