
Terry Maddaford: Search for goals the biggest task
The All Whites' back-to-back losses showed that with anything but the very best players the national side will struggle.
The All Whites' back-to-back losses showed that with anything but the very best players the national side will struggle.
Gifted three goals, Australia cruised to victory over a jet-lagged New Zealand team on a slippery Adelaide Oval last night.
The All Whites' road trip ended in the loser's circle as the Socceroos exploited a travel-weary opponent to complete a 3-0 win.
All Whites coach Ricki Herbert has few options for his starting line-up against the Socceroos tomorrow.
Young defenders Michael Boxall and Michael Fitzgerald have been handed unfamiliar roles in tomorrow's friendly against Mexico.
There'll be a small pocket of support for the All Whites when they take on Mexico in front of around 50,000 in Denver tomorrow.
All Whites coach Ricki Herbert believes Thursday's clash against Mexico is exactly the type of challenge his players relish.
Ryan Nelsen has said he will stay with Blackburn - even if they drop out of the Premier League tonight.
Ricki Herbert's pledge to "give youth a chance" is again reflected in his 23-strong squad for international friendlies with Mexico and Australia.