Playing Sweden won’t cap tie him though. Realistically he’s still a long way away from England, Brazil and Portugal. So maybe NZF can sell him on the idea of being in a squad alongside Singh, Garbett, Stamenic will help his development. Optimistic view
Plus it’s not uncommon for EPL clubs who have nothing to play for bringing youngsters into their squad at season end. He could still be years away from regularly playing EPL/ Championship football if ever. But he is obviously highly promising. Read that his Mum’s side of the family are from Welly, so stronger NZ ties than I first thought
Edit - oh & I remember rubbishing the chances of Boyd ever being picked for the USMNT. How wrong I (and others) were.
Plus it’s not uncommon for EPL clubs who have nothing to play for bringing youngsters into their squad at season end. He could still be years away from regularly playing EPL/ Championship football if ever. But he is obviously highly promising. Read that his Mum’s side of the family are from Welly, so stronger NZ ties than I first thought
Edit - oh & I remember rubbishing the chances of Boyd ever being picked for the USMNT. How wrong I (and others) were.