Socceroo captain Harry Kewell has been released by Liverpool FC and snapped up by chain store label Politix. Kewell turned up with a smile on his face at Saturday's photo shoot after the Australian team's 1-0 defeat of Ghana in a friendly match in Sydney on Friday night.

Kewell was relaxed and friendly as he kicked a ball around while sporting the Politix gear he helped to develop. While he's certainly no designer, the grey wool blend jumper and slightly metallic suit were favourites.

Kewell's release from Liverpool is good news for the national team, and for Aussie fashion, since he will now be available for the Socceroos' four world cup qualifying matches coming up.

Kewell is proud to be leading the Socceroos. "Hopefully I can pass something on to the younger players," he says.