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102011 TRaining squadNew Zealand Football | FUTSAL “The Power of Five” Black & White © CreativeBank 2010Futsal WhitesNew Zealand Football | FUTSAL “The Power of Five” Black & White © CreativeBank 2010Elias Billeh East CityHugely experienced Billeh returns toFiji for his fourth OFC Championships.Supreme technique and courage arethe hallmarks of the East City man,who starts the campaign as NZ’s No. 1keeper.Dylan Manickum East CityThe most exciting young futsal playerin New Zealand returns to the FutsalWhites after a 12 goal haul in theNational League. Quick and skilful,Manickum has the x-factor andimportantly for New Zealand – theability to score decisive goals in the biggames. Watch out Oceania.David Plowright Capital City FutsalPlowright forced his way into the FutsalWhites after a memorable NZ FootballNational League in which he picked upthe Golden Glove. Tall, fearless and agreat shot stopper, he will push Billehhard for a place in the starting lineup.Callan Manickum East CityCousin of Dylan, Callan is the ‘bolter’in this squad after an excellent seasonwith East City. Can play anywhere andadds flair off the bench. Scored vitalgoals in the National League and is adefinite one to watch for in the future.Tariq Assad Capital City FutsalAssad’s assured performances inFiji last year coupled with his vastexperience make him a key man incoach Chandler’s plans. Always doeshis job. Defensively - there is no onebetter in the squad.Lucas Da Silva Capital City FutsalBrazilian/New Zealand pivot Silva was intop form in the National League, leadingCapital City to second place. With hissublime touch and ability to dictate thetempo of the game, Silva can makethe game look easy. Coach Chandlerwill be looking for big things from hisplaymaker on his second visit to Fiji.Marvin Eakins East CitySkipper Eakins has been a major figurein previous Futsal Whites campaignsand returns this year after an excellentseason for Hawke’s Bay United in theASB Football Premiership. Outstandingin Fiji in 2010, Eakins’ experience,leadership, technique and ability toweigh in with vital goals are crucial toNew Zealand’s hopes.Miroslav Major East CityThe mercurial technician Major hashad a stellar twelve months in futsal.Outstanding in Fiji for the Futsal Whiteslast August, he continued his forminto the National League with somemesmerizing performances at pivotfor East City. More likely to be usedby coach Chandler in the flanker role,where his ability to get forward and beatdefenders at will can have a devastatingeffect.