The former captain of the All Whites, Steve Sumner, has died after a battle with cancer.
Steve Sumner shoots as New Zealand drew 2-2 with Saudi Arabia at Mt Smart Stadium in an elimination game for the 1982 Football World Cup. Photo: Photosport NZ
Sumner played 105 times over 12 years, scoring 22 goals as an attacking midfielder.
In one game, while leading New Zealand to the 1982 World Cup, he scored a national record six goals against Fiji.
Former All Whites manager Kevin Fallon coached Sumner in the late 80's. He says he was a real warrior.