He has since led the side on 11 occasions. The experienced defender has represented Australia at the last four World Cups and said it would be an honour to lead his country ahead of the 2019 Asian Cup.

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He went on to captain Australia on five further occasions, captained Australia in their first international on home soil, 9 June 1923 vs. Coaches, staff, teammates, supporters you all played your part so thank you. A huge thank you to my whole family for supporting me through the years, special mention to my parents for showing me the values and belief in order for me to chase my Dream. Football Federation Australia CEO, David Gallop, congratulated Milligan and said he joins an illustrious group of Australian players to carry the honour. NSW 2000, Australia, © 2020 Football Federation Australia ABN 28 106 478 068 | All Rights Reserved. ALSO READ | Women's WC heads to a welcome Down Under in 2023. I was a young boy from Western Sydney with a dream to play professional football. I worked with him when he was the youngest member of our 2006 Fifa World Cup squad, and he has grown as a player and person over the years.”. He was selected and took part in Arnold’s first Socceroos squad, for a training camp in Turkey in early September. "Thanks for the memories, Mile, and congratulations on a phenomenal career," a statement on the club's website read.

Last modified on Sat 17 Nov 2018 06.18 GMT. HelloFresh Offer Revealed: Get $90 Off Over Your Next 4 Deliveries Now! “We have a great culture within this squad and with the support of the leadership team we will continue to build on a new era for the Socceroos.

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“He is held in fantastic regard by his teammates, the coaches and staff that have worked with him, as well as the fans.”. Mile Jedinak played 79 matches for the Australian national football team. "It is a huge honour to be joining them and I look forward to fulfilling the role with the support of our leadership group.". Stalwarts: Jedinak and Tim Cahill have now both called time on their international careers.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen. “We have a great challenge ahead of us at the AFC Asian Cup but we will travel to the UAE in the knowledge that we are well prepared. The Socceroos tweeted their thanks for "10 incredible years with the national team", featuring a photo of Jedinak lifting the 2015 Asian Cup. "Last but not least to my wife and children thank you for being my biggest fans it's meant the world. “The feeling of captaining our country to Asian Cup glory in 2015, and to have been able to contribute to achieving success for Australia, will stay with me forever. The truth about thin privilege and what you really mean when you call a woman ‘stylish’. "The experience gained over that period is invaluable to our squad and his leadership on and off the park shines through every day.".

Football Federation Australia (FFA) Chief Executive Officer, Mr David Gallop AM, congratulated Milligan and said he joins an illustrious group of Australian players to carry the honour. Sat 17 Nov 2018 04.47 GMT He made his full international debut in 2008 against Singapore. -  REUTERS. Is the trans-Tasman bubble already in trouble? “To be selected in four consecutive FIFA World Cup squads is an incredible achievement. To my boys, dream big and never stop chasing your dreams.". To my boys, dream big and never stop chasing your dreams. Milligan succeeds Mile Jedinak who announced his retirement from international football in October this year. Arnold said the Sydney-born defender is a natural choice as one of the senior leaders in the Caltex Socceroos squad.

Mile Jedinak, who captained the Socceroos at two World Cups, has announced he will retire from international football.

“Only 59 players in the 96-year history of the Socceroos have had the privilege to lead our national team,” Gallop said. Pay Zero Interest Until 2023 With These Credit Cards, who retired from international football in 2018. The Socceroos' first game under Arnold will be on October 15 away against Kuwait, before two games in mid-November at home to Korea Republic and Lebanon.

“As we embark on a new era we look to leaders like Mark,” Arnold said.

“As a young boy growing up it was my dream to play for Australia and to pull on the famous green and gold shirt to represent my country. Jedinak skippered the Socceroos in Brazil 2014 and Russia 2018 and led the side to Asian Cup glory on home soil in 2015.

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At the peak of his powers with Palace he was one of the best interceptors and tacklers in the English Premier League.

Jedinak played 79 times for Australia and scored 20 goals.

It provides invaluable experience and knowledge which Mark will be able to share with the new generation of Socceroos.”.
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“Mile has been great leader for the Socceroos and great player for Australia,” Arnold said. “Only 59 players in the 96-year history of the Socceroos have had the privilege to lead our national team,” Gallop said. Milligan has donned the captain's armband 11 times for the Socceroos in the course of his 72-cap career, the first of which came in 2013 against Korea Republic, the same opponents the Socceroos face at Lang Park. We have some exciting new players in the squad as well as some players who have been around the national team for a long time, which provides a good balance,” Milligan concluded. ⚽ It’s now time for a new chapter. "We have had many great leaders over the years, who I both played alongside and admired as I grew up watching the national team. Souttar's stock is on the rise with the towering defender slowly establishing himself in the starting line-up for English Championship clu, Socceroos fans were asked to creatively photoshop an image of goalkeeper Maty Ryan diving through the air - and the submissions on social media did not disappoint! Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has named Hibernian defender Mark Milligan the new captain of the Australian senior men's team.