Video: All Whites yet to hit potential at OFC Nations Cup, says Hudson

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All Whites coach Anthony Hudson will rotate his options against the Solomon Islands in the final group match of the OFC Nations Cup.

With New Zealand already safely through to the semi-finals, Hudson is unlikely to risk playing captain Chris Wood.

The striker is nursing a shoulder injury he picked up in the 5-0 win over Vanuatu, but Hudson can call on the likes of Jeremy Brockie and Michael Boxall after they arrived from club duties in South Africa.

Hudson's described the Solomon Islands' playing style as similar to Auckland City, with coach Ramon Tribulietx assisting as a technical adviser.

Despite winning both games at the tournament, Hudson believes his team are yet to hit their stride.

"We haven't really started to get going yet and I know the players know that, and I know that," Hudson said.

"In a way it's been good because after both games I've just thought we've got so much more in us here.

"We have to improve every game and mentally have the right mind-set where we want to tighten everything up and improve the areas where we feel we're still not hitting."

The All Whites take on the Solomon Islands on Saturday.

All Whites' winning roll has lifted them 14 places above their all-time worst spot on the FIFA world rankings.

New Zealand are up to 147th following wins over Fiji and Vanuatu at the Nations Cup after spending two months languishing at a record low 161st.

They have notched three straight wins, following the 1-0 defeat of Oman last November which ended a two-year international drought.

New Zealand can improve further if they go on to win the Nations Cup in Port Moresby, which will involve games against three more lower-rated Oceania opponents.

Argentina remain well clear of Belgium at the top of the rankings while Australia are down nine spots to 59th.

Watch the full interview with Hudson above.

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