New Zealand Men's U-20s

Van is quick and has a good eye for goal.. 

Correct.

"Barring injury, Payne is expected to be selected for the All Whites squad to face New Caledonia in their crucial FIFA World Cup qualifier in Dunedin on March 22 and the Solomon Islands in Honiara four days later, which falls in the middle of the Junior All Whites campaign to qualify for Turkey."

Have only seen him play in the NZSS final for Auckland Grammar School and he was lazy, never chased anything and barely touched the ball. Had a massive outburst at Kevin Fallon on the final whistle demanding some sort of apology. Can't say any of that impressed me. 

I honestly dont think you know anything about football. Ill leave it there

Yeah Jeff.  Stop disagreeing with TV he clearly knows more about teh footballs than you ever will.

U also have no suggestions vader. 

Ive seen turner a number of times and that discriprion is inaccurate and terrible. 

Oh turner just scored! Boom

Against the Nix A who have lost to every other ASB Prem side so far? Big deal.

Yeah I've watched Turner at least 10 times this season, lets just say I didn't realise his name was missing until you brought it up.

Then youse all need eyes for christmas

More goals than any other forward in squad apart from watson. should be there. Noones offering better suggestions

JV is being a little harsh in his comments I think, but he really is a goals or bust guy, you don't really see him raging around the pitch, putting in tackles, assisting others, he shows for through balls on occasion, he's a good ASB Prem level player but definitely no international.

Hes busy enough and he scores goals as any striker should

2 goals for rory turner

Id rather Tyler Boyd

Like someone said earlier the squad will probably change again between now and when the actual u20 World Cup comes up.

The squad does have some decent players with a few really promising players from the UK coming back so hopefully the win the Oceania comp and then we can start working towards the actual cup.

At a guess none of the games will be shown on tv?? Maybe the Oceania channel??

Their were seven changes in the 2011 team before the world cup..  Plus this team (if they make it to the world cup) will be going to korea and other destinations as warm up. Not all players will be released so others will get there chance..

I would have thought Stephen Carmichael was worth a place.

But isn't he only playing ASB Youth League? Would he be the only one from that league if he was picked? Thought he was handy at the U-17 world cup though.

Might have struggled at camp

Only seen that Simon Arms play once (City v Waitak few weeks back) but he looked very very good. Can't remember who was running at him in the 2nd half but from memory nothing got past him. Where's he come from? One to watch IMO.

 Yeah, he was pretty good for Auckland against TeeDubs the other week as well.

He's had time with ACFC in the ASB. And it was a nice hat trick he scored first up for NZ U-17 against Uzhbekistan.

I look forward to it. The kids scoring goals. Hes in the right place at the right time. You cant argue with that. My opinion is certainly worth more than yours at this point. You're among an elitist pack on here who think they're shit doesnt stink

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Only seen that Simon Arms play once (City v Waitak few weeks back) but he looked very very good. Can't remember who was running at him in the 2nd half but from memory nothing got past him. Where's he come from? One to watch IMO.

Simon Arms: ACFC youth player of the year 2011/12. Born New Caledonia, educated Auckland Grammar, now studying architecture.

.Joel Stevens hasnt played for a couple months. Played in a friendly against Waitak and got injured .Looked about 13 and got bullied. Not sure how some of these players got picked. Rory Turner should of definitely made it. Hes one of the few playing regularly in ASB Prem, was second in the golden boot in the Northern Prem league in the winter even though he didnt play all the games due to Waitak united committments in the beginning of the season, Scored 5 goals and named in ASB team of the month.

exactly. cast your eye over that JV. stevens is very slight. he and thomas are definitely very talented but a turner or a yamamoto are better options

 I hate to say this but in my opinion they will not qualify from this tournament! The Phoenix boys are simply not up to it! Alec Solomons is a trier but so far out of his depth its hard to understand how hes got where he has to this day. Tom Biss has had one good game in 12 months. Justin Gulley i wont comment on because id be here all night.

Chris Milicich is telling us there is not a better player out there than Jesse Edge? he is as mobile as a stone house.

They are really going to have to rely on good finishing up top where there is actually some quality. Overseas players like Cameron Howieson and Luke Adams have to really drive this side.

I hope they prove me wrong but i can see another Islands disaster on the cards.

Two words for you: Jonathan Gould.

Because once you're on Gouldies list you can't get off. Gould out.

Welcome back Baiter, long time no see.

someone on the sidelines a few weeks back said "solomons is a black andy boyens"

zing

i actually think its a helluva lot stronger than the side 2 years ago but i think guys like gulley, edge, stevens, higham and van elia might not be there come turkey with tim payne and likes of turner, ken yamamoto, dylan stansfield and possibly rhys jordan actually being brought in.

got any suggestions though on who he should've picked?