Nectar Triantis is contemplating his international future after reportedly being courted by the Greek national team.

The midfielder, on loan at Hibs from Sunderland, has represented Australia up to U-23 level, but has yet to be involved with the senior squad, and therefore remains eligible to switch allegiance. The 21-year-old grew up in Sydney, but both his parents are Greek, and Triantis says the country holds a 'strong and tight place' in his heart.

However, while he insists he's ruled nothing out at this stage, his preference would be to make a breakthrough with the Socceroos. Triantis hopes his return to Easter Road, reuniting him with potential Australia team-mates in Martin Boyle and Lewis Miller, will help him on the way to becoming a full international.

"It’s obviously a good feeling that there’s other countries that are wanting you," Triantis told A-Leagues on the interest from Greece. "For me, both my parents are Greek and I grew up in a Greek household based in Sydney, so Greece does hold a strong and tight place in my heart. But growing up in Australia I think it’s always been my dream to play for Australia. So in terms of countries, it’s sort of a mixed feeling because I could play for either so it’s still not completely decided. But yeah, my heart does have a close spot with Greece.

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“I’ve got love for both countries and just it’s an honour to have that tick of approval from Greece but obviously I’ve represented Australia at youth level, so I know that honour and that feeling of playing for Australia too. But I think my heart is with Australia. I’ve always had that dream to play for Australia and I think that’s sort of linked with my move to Hibs going on loan back to them.

“I’ve seen a few players from Scottish Premiership going on and playing for the Socceroos, obviously two teammates of mine in Martin Boyle and Lewis Miller, so I think that did have an effect on my decision. I think it gives me the best opportunity to play for Australia. I’m playing at a good level, week in, week out, and hopefully soon knocking on the door to play for the Socceroos.”