The Socceroos are once again taking on the world – at the 2010 World Cup. And to get into the spirit here on Radio National Breakfast, we're holding our Socceroo Challenge and we want your inspiration. Use the form below to enter.

Imagine you've been invited into the dressing room to fire the team up. We want the words you would deliver to the Socceroos ahead of their group games against Germany, Ghana, or Serbia.

Your entry should be 75 words or less. Think about it. History is full of examples of great motivational speeches – be it on the sporting field, the battle field – or some other field of contest – representing your country is an emotional challenge.

Over the next couple of weeks we will select the best entries to read on air, and also play some great inspirational addresses from the past, to get you inspired for the task! Entries will close on Friday June 18th and we will announce the winners on RN Breakfast on Wednesday 23 June – the day before Australia plays Serbia.

The winning entry will win a digital radio thanks to the ABC Shop with eight selected runners up receiving either an ABC DVD or book pack, one of five ABC Magazines packs or one official FFA Bid 'Come Play' ball and scarf pack.

Entries close Friday June 18 at midnight and winners will be announced on air Wednesday 23 June.

Remember your first pair of boots? Your first jersey? Your first team? Remember how you couldn't wait to run on the field with your mates? Lads, this is the same game. There's just a few more people watching. Go out there and make your mum smile. Go out there and make your dad proud. Enjoy the game. I'm going to fire up the barbie and cook the snags. You go out there and earn them.

There was a movement at the stadium, for the world had passed round
That the cup from Old Europe had arrived today,
And joined the prizes sought by Australians --- it was worth an Ashes victory in the fray,
So the Socceroos had mustered within Pim Verbeek's sight --- inspiring teamwork in the heart
For the Socceroos love hard competition,
And all Australians sense the battle with delight.

Shoot straight you bastards!