Socceroos captaincy is 'natural progression' for Ryan, says Schwarzer

Former Socceroos goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer says it would be a natural progression for Mat Ryan to become the next Australia captain.

Mat Ryan in action for the Socceroos Source: Getty Images

Ryan is the frontrunner to inherit recently retired Mark Milligan's armband, having skippered the Socceroos in Milligan's absence for the last two World Cup qualifiers against Taiwan and Jordan.

The 27-year-old has won 59 caps for Australia and is a key player for Brighton in the English Premier League.

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