All Whites defender Tim Payne is aware critical eyes are on him and his play for the Wellington Phoenix
All Whites defender Tim Payne is aware critical eyes are on him and his play for the Wellington Phoenix
6 February 2026
The 32-year-old's trying to find his feet after a two-and-a-half month stint recovering from a broken collarbone.
With the football World Cup just over four months away, he says national coach Darren Bazeley is on their case.
The Phoenix host the Melbourne Victory from 7pm.
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