All Whites vs Finland | Fri 27th March | 7:00pm (NZT) | Eden Park

That said- I find McCowatt a confusing player and Rogerson, a player who plays with a simple almost elegant game, seems like he could be equally handy.

I need McCowatt and his game explained to me, because I don’t quite understand all the things he does. Looking at Kosta, Just, Randall, Garbett or Singh I know I’ve seen them have a good game. McCowatt, I’m not sure! I’ve definitely seen him do good things, but he must be doing other things I don’t understand because he certainly scores plenty in the league and he keeps getting selected. Is it his defense or pressing? What am I missing?

McCowatt as a winger isnt a good option, he played more centrally against Chile and seemed to be more involved - still not what I'd expect from a #10, if/when Singh is fit McCowatt loses his spot for mine.

I thought McCowatt was very involved with the play last night. Made a couple of good passes, pressed hard, made runs to draw defenders and create space for Bell's passing.

I agree that the reason we may not always notice him is because of what he is doing off the ball.  I am just as guilty of not noticing his contribuion as the next guy.

Definitely we were saying Just didn’t have a good game the other day- but against Chile he made a run and Bell saw him and found him. Result: goal.

Perhaps Callum is a bit in this camp?

Can this thread be unpinned now?  Maybe the football ferns or world cup 2026 discussion can get pinned instead?

Bumping this in the hopes it will be unpinned