Bazeley: All Whites Must Show Dominance
The All Whites are looking to make a statement at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, and defender Michael Boxall believes that dominance will be key to their success.
The New Zealand national team, known as the All Whites, are preparing for their first World Cup appearance since 2010. They face a tough group with France, Denmark, and Tunisia, but Boxall believes that their ability to control the game will be vital in securing positive results.
"We need to be on the front foot," stated Boxall in a recent press conference. "We can't just sit back and hope for the best. We need to go out there and impose our game on our opponents. We need to be aggressive, we need to be dominant."
Boxall emphasizes the importance of a strong defensive foundation, but also stresses the need for a proactive approach.
"We have a lot of quality in our squad, but we need to make sure we're working together as a unit. We need to be organized, we need to be disciplined, and we need to be ready to fight for every ball."
The All Whites have shown glimpses of dominance in recent friendlies, particularly against South Korea.
"We need to take that momentum into the World Cup," Boxall explained. "We need to believe in ourselves, we need to believe in each other, and we need to believe that we can achieve something special."
The upcoming World Cup presents a unique opportunity for the All Whites.
"We're representing New Zealand on the biggest stage in the world," Boxall said. "We want to make our country proud, and we want to show the world what we're capable of."
To achieve this, dominance will be key.
"We need to be the dominant team in every single game," Boxall concluded. "We need to go out there and show the world what the All Whites are all about."
