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EXPLAINED: Matildas boss reveals plans for sam kerr captaincy call - The Real Truth

New Matildas coach Joe Montemurro wants Sam Kerr back playing before weighing up captaincy. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

Joe Montemurro is confident Mary Fowler will be fit and firing for next year's Women's Asian Cup as the new Matildas boss said he won't make a decision on Sam Kerr's future as captain until she returns to play. 

Montemurro, who was unveiled as Australia coach in Sydney on Monday on a three-year deal, declared that under his watch the Matildas would be a team that attacks and takes risks regardless of who they face.

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