The Liverpool skipper is temporarily wearing the armband in place of the injured Rio Ferdinand.
But after a series of stand-out performances from our No.8, former teammate Murphy thinks it's time to make the change permanent.
"I believe there is the strongest possible case for Steven carrying on, regardless of Rio's fitness," said the Fulham man.
"He leads by example, as he has shown in the last two games, and is the best player in the England team.
"He is emerging as our real leader. He carried the armband through the World Cup and has been a real inspiration in the two opening games.
"There is no one better for the job. This is not me having a pop at Rio in any way. He has done absolutely nothing wrong but, given his unfortunate injury record, he will be grateful to be back in the squad.
"Just being named in an England party again will be plenty for him to be going on with."
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