Sam Kerr's teammates and coach have rallied behind the soccer star after a backlash at her reclaiming the captain's armband for the Matildas' friendly match with England.

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Teammate Caitlin Foord said Kerr's critics "don't know who Sam is as a person", while coach Joe Montemurro said Kerr being captain was the best scenario for the team.

During Kerr's two-year absence with injury, she was involved in a high-profile court case in London, during which video was released of her arguing with a Metropolitan policeman.

Kerr, who admitted she was very

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