Chris Wooden eager on season in New Zealand

Chris Wooden says he needs to play for a season in his native New Zealand earlier than he retires.

The Nottingham Forest striker has had the season of his life, scoring 18 Premier League objectives to assist steer Forest in direction of Champions League soccer.

The 33-year-old is beneath contract on the Metropolis Floor till 2027 however has long-term plans to return to his residence nation with English spouse Emma.

“I’ve spoken to the spouse about this, the place we’re undoubtedly going to come back again and stay in New Zealand and be part of New Zealand for a yr, as a result of I wish to expertise being again residence,” the 33-year-old instructed New Zealand information web site Stuff.

“If that’s to do with soccer on the identical time, that’d be incredible.

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“There’s much more I wish to obtain in soccer. And that’s bizarre saying that at 33 years outdated. I imagine age is only a quantity, and I’m hoping I can show that, I’ve confirmed that with my greatest season at 33. There’s much more to come back.”

New Zealand have two skilled golf equipment competing within the primarily Australian A-League – Wellington Phoenix and high-flying growth group Auckland FC.

With 41 objectives in 80 appearances for New Zealand, the nation’s most prolific goalscorer would possible be welcome at each.

“I like each cities very a lot,” he stated.

“100% I’ll sit on that fence and it’s soccer on the finish of the day. Something can change.”