Australia vice-captain Van Egmond was adamant there was no debate among the players. "She definitely should not be stepping down," the 31-year-old told Australia media in Sydney on Tuesday.

Football Australia on Monday opened the door for Sam Kerr's return as Matildas captain, saying it would take no further action over a drunken altercation that landed her in a British court.

Rick Rycroft So she won’t wear the captain’s armband on Friday night at Allianz Stadium in the first of two friendlies between Australia and South Korea. But she will wear it again.

Sam Kerr has avoided being stripped of the Matildas captaincy after meeting with the Football Australia board ... be aware of," said Isaac. Matildas captain Sam Kerr was found not guilty on ...

But Australia vice-captain van Egmond was adamant there was no debate among the players. “She definitely should not be stepping down,” she told Australia media in Sydney on April 1.