"It'll be an incredibly proud moment for Degenek tonight, who has been given the honour of wearing the armband for the Socceroos for the first time. Settling in Sydney as a refugee while a young child, Degenek often speaks for the deep love and appreciation he has for the Socceroos and what it means to him to get to represent his country on the international stage."
"It's somewhat flown underneath the radar amidst all the excitement about the youngsters but Silvera's return to the starting XI continues a remarkable few months for the former Mariner. Last picked for the national team for their 0-0 draw with Indonesia in Jakarta back when Graham Arnold was coach Silvera had a couple of unspectacular stints on loan at Portsmouth and Blackpool during the offseason and was expected to be shown the door at parent club Middlesbrough during the offseason. The 24-year-old, however, has reinvented himself as a wing-back for new Boro boss Rob Edwards and went from unwanted to a constant presence at the Riverside: starting every game amidst an undefeated start to the season that sees Boro sitting top o"
Milos Degenek will wear the Socceroos armband for the first time, reflecting his journey from a child refugee in Sydney to national captain. Injuries and absence from the Crvena zvezda team sheet had left him outside national selection, including missing the last Asian Cup, but a move to TSC prompted Popovic to recall him. Degenek is described as a professional, resolute defender and dressing-room tone-setter heading into World Cup preparations. Meanwhile, Silvera has rebuilt his career after loan spells, converting to wing-back under Rob Edwards and becoming an ever-present starter as Middlesbrough start the season strongly.
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