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Posted June 26, 2026 13:02 · last edited June 26, 2026 13:07

AucklandPhoenix wrote:
I really hope that this article doesn’t have any inside info and that Paulsen and Bindon start.

Who ever lines up at right back, I think needs to be given a free pass on this forum as Doku is going to blitz them (whoever it is)
I doubt Bazeley starts both Libby & OId in the run on 11. Not sure AV has thought that through. If they start and both fatigue, need subbing in the 2nd half, who comes on at LB?

Lubbering FDV can't play any mins as a LB against Belgium that's potentially a nightmare scenario. But he might again get that late cameo, as effectively a winger trying to whip in corners and crosses to the Woodsman.

Though I guess Elliot could come on as a LB sub, he played their alot for Auckland.

For something completely left field and unexpected Baze could start FDV as a pseudo left winger, and Libby at LB. I doubt the Belgians would see that coming. Try FDV from the get go, with his quality crosses into his captain. Experiment with it for 20 mins, and if de Vries is too much of a defensive liability bring him off quick smart.

But hey maybe it's time to try something non conventional to try catch Belgium off guard.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/360997178/chris-will-be-playing-all-whites-coach-eases-fears-after-late-press-conference-change

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coochiee edited June 26, 2026 13:07
AucklandPhoenix wrote:
I really hope that this article doesn’t have any inside info and that Paulsen and Bindon start.

Who ever lines up at right back, I think needs to be given a free pass on this forum as Doku is going to blitz them (whoever it is)
I doubt Bazeley starts both Libby & OId in the run on 11. Not sure AV has thought that through. If they start and both fatigue, need subbing in the 2nd half, who comes on at LB?

Lubbering FDV can't play any mins as a LB against Belgium that's potentially a nightmare scenario. But he might again get that late cameo, as effectively a winger trying to whip in corners and crosses to the Woodsman.

Though I guess Elliot could come on as a LB sub, he played their alot for Auckland.

For something completely left field and unexpected Baze could start FDV as a pseudo left winger, and Libby at LB. I doubt the Belgians would see that coming. Try FDV from the get go, with his quality crosses into his captain. Experiment with it for 20 mins, and if de Vries is too much of a defensive liability bring him off quick smart.

But hey maybe ity's time to try something non conventional to try catch Belgium off guard.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/360997178/chris-will-be-playing-all-whites-coach-eases-fears-after-late-press-conference-change
coochiee edited June 26, 2026 13:07
AucklandPhoenix wrote:
I really hope that this article doesn’t have any inside info and that Paulsen and Bindon start.

Who ever lines up at right back, I think needs to be given a free pass on this forum as Doku is going to blitz them (whoever it is)
I doubt Bazeley starts bothLibby & OId in the run on 11. Not sure AV has thought that through. If they start and both fatigue and need subbing in the 2nd half, who comes on at LB?

Lubbering FDV can't play any mins as a LB against Belgium that's potentially a nightmare scenario. But he might again get that late cameo, as effectively a winger trying to whip in corners and crosses to the Woodsman.

Though I guess Elliot could come on as a LB sub, he played their alot for Auckland.

For something completely left field and unexpected Baze could start FDV as a pseudo left winger, and Libby at LB. I doubt the Belgians would see that coming. Try FDV from the get go, with his quality crosses into his captain. Try it for 20 mins, and if de Vries is too much of a defensive liability bring him off quick smart.

But hey maybe ity's time to try something non conventional to try catch Belgium off guard.
coochiee edited June 26, 2026 13:05
AucklandPhoenix wrote:
I really hope that this article doesn’t have any inside info and that Paulsen and Bindon start.

Who ever lines up at right back, I think needs to be given a free pass on this forum as Doku is going to blitz them (whoever it is)
I doubt Bazeley starts Libby & OId in the start 11. Not sure AV has thought that through. If they start and both fatigue and need subbing in the 2nd half, who comes on at LB?

Lubbering FDV can't play any mins as a LB against Belgium that's potentially a nightmare scenario. But he might again get that late cameo, as effectively a winger trying to whip in corners and crosses to the Woodsman.

Though I guess Elliot could come on as a LB sub, he played their alot for Auckland.

For something completely left field and unexpected Baze could start FDV as a pseudo left winger, and Libby at LB. I doubt the Belgians would see that coming. Try FDV from the get go, with his quality crosses into his captain. Try it for 20 mins, and if de Vries is too much of a defensive liability bring him off quick smart.

But hey maybe ity's time to try something non conventional to try catch Belgium off guard.