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Wood urges New Zealand to ‘create some history’ at World Cup
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- Add ARY News on Google AAResize Chris Wood urged New Zealand to “create some history” after he was named captain Thursday of the World Cup squad who will be chasing a first-ever win at the global showpiece.
- Prolific Nottingham Forest striker Wood will lead the lowest-ranked side at this year’s tournament, which begins next month in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
- The All Whites are 85th in the FIFA rankings and failed to win a match at their two previous appearances, including 2010 in South Africa, when Wood made three appearances as a substitute.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Chris Wood urged New Zealand to “create some history” after he was named captain Thursday of the World Cup squad who will be chasing a first-ever win at the global showpiece.
Prolific Nottingham Forest striker Wood will lead the lowest-ranked side at this year’s tournament, which begins next month in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
The All Whites are 85th in the FIFA rankings and failed to win a match at their two previous appearances, including 2010 in South Africa, when Wood made three appearances as a substitute.
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