Chris Wood became New Zealand’s all-time leading goalscorer with a brace in their 4-0 World Cup qualifying victory against Fiji on Monday evening. He netted his 29 th and 30 th goals for his nation in his 62nd appearance, overtaking the record set by Vaughan Coveny.
The Newcastle United striker has been the Kiwis’ talisman ever since he made his international debut in June 2009 when he was playing for West Bromwich Albion. 61 caps later and he is now the most prolific goalscorer in the footballing history of his country.
He equalled the record with a well-timed header from close range, similar to the goal he scored to open his Magpies account against Southampton. Less than half an hour later, he made history by finishing off a swift New Zealand counter attack by poking an effort beyond the Fiji goalkeeper.
