New Zealand Name Squad For Aussie Clash

A predominantly overseas-based squad has been named by New Zealand All White coach Ricki Herbert for next months international match against Australia in London.

A predominantly overseas-based squad has been named by New Zealand All White coach Ricki Herbert for next months international match against Australia in London.

Herbert, yesterday named his 18-man squad for the match, with former Leeds United and now New Zealand Knights defender Danny Hay, coming out of international retirement and likely to partner Blackburn Rovers Ryan Nelsen at the heart of the defence.

Nelsen, who has impressed many since switching to Blackburn in January, has been named captain for the match, to be played at Fulham-s Craven Cottage on June 9 (June 10 AEST).

The full squad is: Goalkeepers: Mark Paston (Walsall), Glen Moss (NZ Knights). Defenders: Che Bunce (Cambridge), Danny Hay (NZ Knights), Ryan Nelsen (Blackburn Rovers, capt), Tony Lochhead (University of Santa Barbara), Craig Wylie (Waitakere City), Steven Old (St Johns University). Midfielders: Ivan Vicelich (Roda JC), Tim Brown (Richmond Kickers), Raf de Gregorio (HJK Helsinki), Michael Wilson (Minnesota Thunder), Leo Bertos (Rochdale), David Mulligan (Doncaster Rovers). Strikers: Vaughan Coveny (pictured above, South Melbourne), Brent Fisher (FC Energie Cottbus), Chris Killen (Oldham Athletic), Shane Smeltz (Wimbledon).