Nelson to lead New Zealand at World Cup

Published : 10 May 2010 09:53:29Rss feed

New Zealand have named seven European-based players in their 23-man squad for the World Cup in South Africa.Blackburn Rovers central defender Ryan Nelsen will captain the side who are appearing in the tournament for the first time since their debut in 1982. Plymouth's Rory Fallon, Chris Killen of Middlesbrough, Tommy Smith of Ipswich, West Brom's Chris Wood and Motherwell's Michael McGlinchey are also included. They join Denmark-based Winston Reid, who plays for FC Midtjylland. Reid, who p.... read more