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Lucas Edward Neill (born 9 March 1978) is an Australian professional footballer who currently plays for UAE Pro-League club Al Wasl FC. He is captain of the Australian national team. Neill plays as a defender, who commonly plays as a centre back as well as a |full back. Neill had spent almost 15 years of his career playing in England. He represented Australia at the 2006 FIFA World Cup, the 2007 AFC Asian Cup, the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, and also the 2011 AFC Asian Cup in Qatar. On 6 October 2006 he was named the 50th captain of the Australian national team. Al Jazira On 19 August 2011 it was announced he had signed a one year contract with UAE Pro League Club Al Jazira. On 2 June 2012 it was announced he had been released by the club.