Sam Kerr was sorely missed by the Matildas in their 2-1 defeat against the USWNT at the SheBelieves Cup - and if her Instagram story is any guide, she has no plans to relinquish the captaincy anytime soon.
Kerr, 31, shared an image showing debutant Laini Freier, who replaced Kyra Cooney-Cross late in the second half on Monday morning AEDT as the Tillies chased an equaliser in Arizona.
It is understood Kerr - who was recently found not guilty of racial aggravated harassment of a UK police officer - was watching the action at home in London with her pregnant fiancée Kristie Mewis, who happens to be American.