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His main concern is helping Latics stay in the Championship promotion hunt, but Teale admits he'd like another crack at the international scene.
He said: "First and foremost, I want to make sure I'm playing well and doing well here at Wigan.
Ambition
"But when you are young, one of the things you always say you want to do is play for your country.
"I got called up for the friendly against Wales in February, although I didn't get a game.
"The following Saturday, I broke my collar bone at Stoke, and that obviously stopped me playing in February, March and April.
"Berti Vogts rang me to say it was unfortunate I'd been injured, but once I was back playing, I would be back in the squad.
"Obviously things have not materialised that way, but if I keep playing well here, then I'm sure it will take care of itself."
On the club front, Teale was expected to line up against Brighton this afternoon as Latics looked to continue their unbeaten start to the campaign.
The former Ayr and Cyldebank wideman is pleased with the start they've made, but isn't making any fanciful predictions about their chances this season.
He said: "You can't be too disappointed by getting seven points from the first nine available, although we should have got all three against Nottingham Forest on the opening day.
"We're certainly not getting carried away, and maybe if we were in this position with three games left, then we could get a wee bit excited.
"To be up there is nice, as is having points in the bag rather than having to chase the league, but we know we have to keep working hard for each other.
"I'm pleased with my own form in these first few games and the competition for places among the squad is really strong."
l Tickets are now on sale to season ticket holders for the away games at Sunderland on August 28 and Wolves on September 11.
The clash at the Stadium of Light isn't all ticket, although fans are advised to buy in advance, while the trip to Molineux is strictly all ticket.