With perfect timing, Yengi netted his third goal in nine games for the League One leaders in his return to the starting line up in the 2-0 weekend win over promotion rivals Bolton.

Fit and firing after a spell out through injury, Yengi, 25, poached the late clincher to send Pompey six points clear at the top, with livewire midfielder Robertson, 20, also making his 18th appearance of the season on loan from Manchester City.

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold is looking to add depth in the attacking third ahead of January’s continental showpiece in Qatar, and Yengi looks likely to be be named along with the likes of Mitch Duke and Mathew Leckie (fitness permitting) when he unveils his 23-man squad.

Having made his debut off the bench against Bangladesh last month, Yengi is looking to establish a secure foothold in the green and gold.

“It was awesome making my debut and just being in the camp with some of the best players Australia has to offer,” Yengi told FTBL.

“Working with Arnie and his coaching staff was a great experience - hopefully if I keep doing well for Pompey, which is my main focus, they’ll be more call-ups to come.

“I hope my work here at Portsmouth is being recognised. I just have to keep going then it’s up to Arnie to make the decision.

“I think if he decides to bring me in I have a lot to offer. I've spoken a few times with Arnie one on one and also (assistant) Rene (Meulensteen) and the feedback was pretty positive. I think they were happy how I fitted in with the team.

“It seems like they want me to be involved in the future, so it was all very positive.”

Yengi would love to jet out to the Middle East alongside Robertson, hailed by some on the south coast as not only Pompey’s most gifted player but the best in League One.

Though involved in October’s Socceroos camp for the clashes against England and New Zealand, Robertson has yet to add to the two caps he picked up against Ecuador in March, and remains theoretically eligible for Scotland, Peru and England.

Assuming he remains in Australia’s fold, Yengi sees only upside for the Socceroos.

“I love playing with Alex - he’s a really gifted player who can play in multiple positions and really hurt teams,” he said.

“As a striker you live to link up with players line that who can create chances and retain possession. Alex is a great player and I’d love to play alongside him with the Socceroos.

“He’s still very young, and some people forget that. He’s still got plenty of time to play for the Socceroos and develop as a player, and also make a (final) decision.

“He’s still eligible to play for other national teams as well. He’s a real quality player and hopefully we’ll see him play for the Socceroos many more times.

“In terms of his club football he’s playing week in week out, he’s scored a goal, he’s getting assists and is making a huge contribution to our club.

“For his career at the moment, it’s probably best he keeps his head switched on a focuses on what he’s doing for Pompey each week.”

Yengi acknowledges there will be high expectations on Australia in Qatar after their World Cup exploits and impressive form since.

“You’d expect that and it’s a good thing,” he added. “We’ve got a good team and I think we proved that at the World Cup. This is our chance to build on that.”

Yengi has no doubt he can add to his tally if coach John Mousinho starts him again away at Shrewsbury this weekend.

“I got my opportunity against Bolton and really needed to seize it,” he added. “I tried to do what was asked of me: work really hard, make good runs and be a nuisance up front.

“I think I did really well - I had a few chances before the goal and probably should have scored earlier. I kept persisting and got the reward.

“The team are doing great and that was a massive win for us. We want to stay confident because we believe we’re a good team who can do big things this season but we also don’t want to get carried away. There’s a great mentality and feeling around the club at the moment.

“I think I can add a lot to the team. I’m a dynamic player who creates danger up front for opposing teams, so I think it makes sense for me to play.

“As a team we have a good balance: we try to play out from the back a lot of the time and at other times, depending on the opposing team's weaknesses, I have the physical presence up top to hold the ball up and get players around me and play off that.

“Or we can hit longer balls in behind to run on and battle for. The way we play really suits me.”