AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - New Zealand Football is trying to get more girls into the sport by offering girls-only leagues during summer.

All Whites coach Ricki Herbert has confirmed goalkeeper Mark Paston will retain the goalkeeping gloves for New Zealand’s clash against Paraguay at the 2010 FIFA World Cup on Thursday.

The All Whites’ 1-1 draw with Italy has sparked a huge surge in media interest in New Zealand’s national team.

The players were today enjoying a well-earned rest after causing the upset at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit.

Auckland’s North Shore will be well represented when the draw for the last 16 of the 83rd Chatham Cup is made on Tuesday after five clubs won through from the weekend’s third round ties.

New Zealand captain Ryan Nelsen is refusing to play the role of happy-go-lucky underdog when the All Whites take on defending world champions Italy in Nelspruit on Monday morning (NZT).