Patson fit for World Cup qualifier

Mark Paston says he could have played for the Phoenix yesterday. Photo / Getty Images

All Whites goalkeeper Mark Paston is certain he will be fine to play in the biggest match in recent New Zealand football history.

Paston has missed the past two matches for the Wellington Phoenix because of a hip injury, causing some concern about his fitness for Saturday's World Cup qualifier against Bahrain.

However, Paston says he could have played in yesterday's 1-1 draw against Perth yesterday but the decision was made to give him one more game off so he would be able to train fully this week.

The overseas based All Whites are due to arrive today with the first full squad training to be held in Porirua tomorrow.

- NEWSTALK ZB