Michael Bridges reckons Heskey can still offer Andy Carroll some stiff competition for the role of England shire horse.
But, although Heskey is enjoying some success in Oz, we have to ask the question - is it because the standard of football is so poor?
Let's face it ... he's not facing the likes of John Terry, Rio Ferdinand or Fabricio Coloccini every week, is he?
Michael Bridges: “England’s current No.9 is Andy Carroll, and while I certainly have nothing against him, I feel Emile could certainly still offer something for his country again were the chance to arise.
“He’s done many good things for England in the past and people who understand the game acknowledge that.
“As for playing for England again, personally I would say why not?
“In football terms, he has found a new lease of life.
"He’s become a hero over here very fast, whereas in England some people always picked on the negatives.
“In Australia the feelings and sentiments couldn’t be more different, and long may that continue.”