Chris Wood's prolific goal-scoring for Nottingham Forest is unprecedented for New Zealand football and may never be repeated, the country's coach said Thursday. New Zealand coach Darren Bazeley hopes that the 32-year-old can fire his country to their first World Cup since 2010.

Chris Wood's purple patch has helped Nottingham Forestin to climb to fifth in the EPL and All Whites coach Darren Bazeley says the striker's form is unlikely to be matched again by a Kiwi.

Chris Wood's purple patch in front of goal has helped Nottingham Forest climb to fifth in the Premier League and New Zealand coach Darren Bazeley says the striker's form is unlikely to be matched again by a Kiwi at such a high level.