12 Nov 2017

Reid and Wood should be right for game in Peru

3:52 pm on 12 November 2017

The All Whites coach Anthony Hudson expects to have a full squad to pick from for the second leg of their World Cup qualifier against Peru in Lima.

The New Zealanders fly out Sunday night following their nil-all draw in the first leg in Wellington.

New Zealand's Chris Wood shoots. FIFA World Cup Qualifier, All Whites v Peru, Westpac Stadium, Wellington, 2017

New Zealand's Chris Wood shoots. FIFA World Cup Qualifier, All Whites v Peru, Westpac Stadium, Wellington, 2017 Photo: PHOTOSPORT

The Peruvians flew home 24 hours earlier.

Hudson says a number of the players have bumps and brusies, but nothing that should keep them for selection consideration.

"We're all in a good place, we have a couple that we need to monitor, but nothing serious."

Storm Roux, who wasn't considered for Saturday's game because of injury, won't travel with the team.

Hudson says captain Winston Reid isn't too bad.

All Whites Winston Reid wins the ball ahead of Peru's Wilder Cartagena.

All Whites Winston Reid wins the ball ahead of Peru's Wilder Cartagena. Photo: PhotoSport

"He took a knock, it isn't a muscular thing, so he's good, overall the whole team has had a good recovery session and the medical staff say we're in a good place."

"In the next couple of days we need to make sure we do everything possible to get our best team on the pitch."

Star striker Chris Wood didn't start Saturday's game as he was still recovering from a hamstring injury, but he came on late as a substitution.

"I'm going to pick the best team we have on the day and I'm confident Woodsie is going to be in that team," said Hudson.

"Everyones in a good place because it was a strong performance (in the opening game) and we have even more belief now.

The second leg is on Thursday afternoon New Zealand time.