(Reuters) - Tommy Smith will captain New Zealand against Mexico in the first leg of their 2014 World Cup qualifying playoff on Wednesday, with Jeremy Christie picked to play a crucial midfield role.
All Whites coach Ricki Herbert stuck with his preferred 3-4-3 formation for the match at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City (kick-off 2030 GMT), with Andrew Durante, veteran Ivan Vicelich and Ipswich Town's Smith anchoring the Oceania champions from the back.
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