Soccer: Kingz look to Lines, Bluhm

Encouraged by good games from their German connection in Wednesday's first warm-up game, the Football Kingz are looking for more of the same when they play Australian national soccer league side Northern Spirit in Rotorua tonight.

Aaran Lines, in his first real test in 10 months after returning from Germany, and newcomer Andy Bluhm had strong games in the 5-1 win over the combined side.

Both will be in the starting line-up at the International Stadium tonight.

"We had a couple of entertaining games against Northern Spirit last season and this one should be more of the same," assistant coach Shane Rufer said.

Julio Cuello will start in goal tonight.

Kingz: Julio Cuello, Gerard Davis, Levent Osman, Lee Jones, Jonathan Perry, Harry Ngata, Ivan Vicelich, Aaran Lines, Andy Bluhm, Aaron Silva, Paul Urlovic. Substitutes: Mark Cartwright, Chris Jackson, Chris Marsh, Wynton Rufer. Terry Maddaford