Soccer: Derby beckon Wood

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All Whites striker Chris Wood appears set for a move to Derby County on loan.

Derby County, who play in the second-tier championship, have made a request to take the 18-year-old on loan from West Bromwich Albion.

The 1.9m-tall frontman has had few chances at the Premiership club so far this season and manager Roberto di Matteo has previously indicated he would be willing to let him go to give him more playing time.