Burnley youngster Howieson receives World Cup call
The attacking midfielder, 18, has been included in a 20-man squad for the mini tournament in Fiji.
The Junior All Whites face Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, New Caledonia and Fiji in a round-robin format with the group winners making it through to the summer’s finals in Turkey.
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Hide AdHowieson, who made his debut for the senior New Zealand side and also represented the All Whites at the Olympic Games last year, will link up with the squad on 12 March ahead of the qualifiers which take place from 21-29 March.