Sam Kerr is passionate about reclaiming the Matildas captaincy, saying “I know I have so much more to give for this team in a leadership role”, but indicated she hasn’t yet discussed the issue with coach Joe Montemurro.

Kerr also declared herself ready to play 70 minutes in her international return against either Wales or England in the coming days, increasing that to the full 90 minutes over the next month and “definitely” being fully match fit in time to “hopefully lift the trophy” at March’s Women’s Asian Cup.

Speaking with Australian media for the first time in the almost two years since her last appearance for Australia, the 32-year-old striker recounted the challenges of her complex rehabilitation after rupturing her ACL in January 2024.

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