Tyler Boyd dribbles the ball for the All Whites in 2014. The New Zealand Herald understands that a member of the new All Whites coaching panel contacted Boyd, as they look to liase with Kiwi players across the globe. Compared to many of the other attacking players currently in the All Whites frame, Boyd is arguably playing at a higher level. Boyd made his All Whites debut in May 2014 against Japan, during Neil Emblen's tenure as interim coach. The relationship between Hudson and Boyd appeared to turn sour after the 2016 OFC Nations Cup, when Boyd chose to focus on his pre-season in Portugal, despite the fact that the All Whites team had been depleted by injuries and withdrawals at that time.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 01, 2018 18:56 UTC