No real surprises, and mostly happy. However puzzled and disappointed by Gleeson not being picked.
Something must have happened when he was part of the AWs squad for the USA/Mexico friendlies, then pulled out 'injured'. He's clearly in the top 3 keepers.
I hope the Press ask hard questions about his exclusion, and that of others like Boyd. Fans should be told the truth, ie does Hudson just not rate them, do they not fit into the culture of the team, or have they made themselves unavailable?
We've already been given an explanation on Boyd. Turned down an ONC callup. Given the number of injuries at the time, obviously has continued to hold weight.
I have never heard Hudson himself give a reason on Boyd's non-selection. Apologies if he has, but I've never heard it from the gaffer himself - and until then is just gossip/speculation.
Now is same with Gleeson, what are Hudson's reasons for not picking keeper consistently playing at highest level. If he doesn't rate either of them fair enough.
But journos need to be asking these questions, not just turning up to these announcements, hearing NZF coaching staff patting themselves, and the selected players on the back. I mostly like direction AWs are heading but I still want to know why certain players are not picked.