Soccer-Kerr keen to reclaim Australia captaincy after lengthy layoff


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  • Saturday, 25 Oct 2025

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Women's Super League - Chelsea v Leicester City - Kingsmeadow, London, Britain - September 21, 2025 Chelsea's Sam Kerr looks on Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers/File Photo

(Reuters) -Striker Sam Kerr has set her sights on reclaiming the captain's armband for Australia despite questions being raised about her suitability for the role during an eventful 20-month period on the sidelines with injury.

The Chelsea forward has been recalled to the Matildas squad for Saturday's friendly with Wales in Cardiff as she marks her return to the team having recovered from a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament.

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