All Whites coach Ricki Herbert believes Socceroos set-up is worth following.

It's not often a New Zealand or Plymouth Argyle footballer graces a full sports page of London tabloid the Daily Mail.

The All Whites will be hoping for a slice of luck when the draw for the 2010 World Cup is announced next month.

The All Whites qualification for the World Cup has drawn mixed emotions from supporters and media the world over - especially in Bahrain.

The self-belief of the All Whites going into last night's winner-take-all World Cup soccer qualifier pulled them through to victory, coach Ricki Herbert says.

All Whites hero Rory Fallon thought he had blown his chance to represent New Zealand.

It is the Greatest Show On Earth and last night the All Whites earned a ticket to perform, writes Michael Brown.

L-R: Ivan Vicelich, Ryan Nelsen and Simon Elliott. Photo / Mark Mitchell

A goal from Rory Fallon and a penalty save from Mark Paston have taken the All Whites to the World Cup soccer finals for the first time since 1982.

It will all come down to how the All Whites handle pressure - and fear - in tomorrow night's World Cup do-or-die qualifier.

All Whites Ricki Herbert will name his starting XI for the Bahrain clash at lunchtime today.