Triumphant All Whites coach Ricki Herbert has returned to New Zealand - and he plans to stay.

All Whites great Ivan Vicelich was last night honoured by his club, Auckland City FC.

Tired, disappointed, but happy to be home. That was the message from a small contingent of All Whites players who touched down in Auckland today.

Hundreds are expected to turn out at Auckland Airport this afternoon to welcome home the returning All Whites.

Now that the FIFA World Cup is in the knockout phase, Michael Brown reviews 'The Best Of' after the end of the tournament group phase.

If Mark Paston and Chris Wood don't come home clutching contracts, Kerre Woodham will be stunned.

Ricki Herbert's success at the World Cup may well work against him remaining as the national coach.