“If it came along, I'd love to do it and something I'd never expect in my life,” North said from Singapore today.

“But obviously Harry's here and he's looks to be part of the team so I'm pretty sure he could have it if anyone could.”

Who will take the armband will be announced later in the week by coach Pim Verbeek, as will the starting X1.

However, if North was given the skipper's role, it would be a momentous day not only for the player but for Indigenous Australia.

Captaincy aside, North added that Kewell's presence will be a boost a youngish Socceroo line-up against Singapore, who are ranked 131 in the world and 22 in Asia.

“Harry's looking good. Every time I've been in camp he's been the same, good on the ball, nice composure, and it helps having him there with a few of the young boys.

“It's great for Australian football that he's back. Obviously he's had a few things at Liverpool at the moment and he's coming to the end of his contract and he wants to play again especially.

“It's good for us and he'll boost all the young boys having him here.”

At club level, North, 26, added that leaving the grand final winners Newcastle for an overseas contract was still very much part of his future plans.

“If the opportunity comes along, I'd love to go. Obviously with the passport and that but there are other ways. I'd certainly have a look at it.

“I think I've shown Pim and the A-League what I can do and get myself overseas,” said North, although he conceded there has been no concrete offer to date.