
All Whites call-up: A golden chance for Gould in goal
The absence of a star goalie opens a door for the former Hawke's Bay United prospect.
The absence of a star goalie opens a door for the former Hawke's Bay United prospect.
Greive's footballing journey began in his backyard, duelling with his older brother Ben.
No one would have blamed Chris Wood for focusing on his club career this time round.
New Zealand sport fans haven't fully grasped the magnitude of what Chris Wood has done.
He becomes the most expensive 30-year-old signing in Premier League history.
Few in this country are better qualified to judge Wood's potential switch than Nelsen.
Across two successive Premier League seasons nobody scored more headed goals than Wood.
No player is more important to the All Whites' 2022 Fifa World Cup quest than Chris Wood.
Fifa's radical proposition around the World Cup format has been polarising.
Danny Hay's side will receive a tough test ahead of their World Cup qualifying campaign.
It's expected Danny Hay's side will play two matches in New Zealand next year.
Chris Wood has slammed a 'ridiculous' schedule that could leave him unavailable.
Key men like Chris Wood and Winston Reid could be unavailable for World Cup qualifiers.
The elongated tournament option could present major logistical problems for New Zealand.
New Zealand got a good result in the World Cup draw but there could be a sting in the tail
Wood has avoided serious injuries and coped well with the physical demands of the sport.
It will be a tough challenge for whichever side qualifies as the top Oceania team.
Hosting intercontinental World Cup qualifiers has been lucrative and memorable for NZF.
The side is lining up two top-100 nations for Fifa's next international window.
There is a growing level of expectation around this New Zealand team.
The side have finished their year in perfect style, with a 2-0 win over The Gambia.
Bell will make his fifth All Whites appearance but already seems like an elder statesman.
Winston Reid is in line to make his first All Whites appearance in two years.
All Whites coach Danny Hay was pleased with the resolve shown in an experimental victory.
Danny Hay has plenty to ponder as his team prepare for the Oceania World Cup qualifiers.
The team may also have an unexpected diversion in the form of the Black Caps in Abu Dhabi.
NZF expect to have a formal policy in place by December, which will apply from 2022.
The two cases highlight the complicated scenario for New Zealand Football.
NZF will not be releasing the vaccination status of players not selected for the team.
The All Whites are set to play Gambia - but one unvaccinated player will be unavailable.