All Whites captain Ryan Nelsen is in doubt for next week’s friendly against Japan in Auckland.
Nelsen has yet to have his appearance approved by his new club Tottenham, despite already being named in the New Zealand squad.
New Zealand Football boss Grant McKavanagh says despite being able to force Nelsen to play, they won’t force the issue.
McKavanagh says New Zealand Football doesn’t want to get in the way of what Nelsen and Tottenham are trying to achieve.
A decision on Nelsen’s availability will be made in the next couple of days.
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