New Zealand worldwide Elijah Simply will this summer season turn out to be the primary everlasting Motherwell participant to function at a World Cup since Tommy Coyne in 1994.
The midfielder has been confirmed within the All Whites squad for the showpiece event within the US, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July.
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New Zealand – taking part in their first World Cup since 2010 after they had been unbeaten within the group stage however did not register a victory – are in Group G alongside Belgium, Iran and Egypt.
Simply has earned 42 caps to date, scoring 9 objectives and contributing three assists.
The 26-year-old joined Motherwell from Danish second-tier aspect AC Horsens final summer season and has been a standout in Jens Berthel Askou’s staff.
The midfielder, who can be deployed on the wings or up entrance, has seven objectives and eight assists in 42 appearances for the Steelmen.