The New Zealand U-17 women’s football team sealed a 2-0 series win over their Australian counterparts with a come from behind 3-1 victory at North Harbour Stadium on Friday night.

Waitakere United coach Neil Emblen will take charge of the New Zealand U-23 side as it bids to qualify for the 2012 London Olympics.

All Whites striker Chris Wood has had his loan with Birmingham City extended by three months while closer to home Junior All White Cameron Lindsay has been snapped up by the Wellington Phoenix as a youth player.

The New Zealand U-17 women’s football team have kept alive the chances of a rare series win against Australia after a goalless draw in the second game of a three match series at North Harbour Stadium on Wednesday night.

On fire All Whites striker Chris Wood is hoping to extend his time and form in the English Championship according to reports out of Birmingham.