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Wood set for New Zealand debut

Albion teenager Chris Wood is in line for his full international debut when New Zealand face Tanzania in Dar es Salaam on Thursday.

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Injury and illness to key players means Wood is likely to start for the Kiwis, as the side prepare for the Confederations Cup in South Africa later this month.

The 17-year-old won a surprise call-up to the Confederations Cup squad, after making a breakthrough into the Baggies first team at the end of last season.

The striker also earned a two-year professional contract, just a year after moving from New Zealand to take a place in the Hawthorns academy.

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