Mile Jedinak News

Jedinak made debut for his national side Australia in 2009 and since then he has made 79 appearances for them--including featuring at three World Cup tournaments.

Mark Milligan, capped 72 times for Australia, has previously led the side on 11 occasions, and first wore the captain`s armband against South Korea in July, 2013.

The 25-year-old Celtic playmaker has enjoyed a fine start in the Scottish top flight this season after being one of Australia`s best performers at the World Cup in Russia.

Jedinak announced his decision in a lengthy Instagram post, three months before Australia launch their continental title defence in the United Arab Emirates.

Australia have showed a lot of grit but managed only a point so far which means the team will come out all guns blazing in a must-win match against Peru.

They frequently ceded possession and invited Australia attacks, leaving Hareide to ponder where improvements can be made.

Denmark attacked early in the match, but Australia accelerated from thereon and got the equaliser.

Eriksen gave Denmark an early lead with a half-volley but Australia’s Jedinak leveled the match with his goal off a penalty.

While the Danish team comes from a rather shaky win against Peru in its opening match, Australia showed a lot of spirit despite losing to France 0-1.

 Once upon a time, Australia dared to dream of reaching the FIFA World Cup finals, seemingly destined to always stumble at the final hurdle of an almost impossible qualification process.

Australia, competing in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) qualification, finished third, behind Japan and Saudi Arabia in the Group B.