Chris Wood becomes fourth Newcastle United player to become top scorer for their country – can you name the other three?

Newcastle United striker Chris Wood is now New Zealand’s all-time leading goalscorer.
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The 30-year-old netted his 29th and 30th goals for his country in a 4-0 World Cup qualifier win over Fiji on Monday.

With 30 goals in 62 appearances for The All Whites, Wood broke Vaugh Coveny’s 16-year record of 29 with a back-post header and a tidy finish in Qatar.

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He is now hoping to head to his second FIFA World Cup with his country having previously made three substitute appearances as a teenager during New Zealand’s 2010 outing in South Africa.

Following his brace against Fiji, Wood reacted to becoming his nation’s all-time top goalscorer by tweeting: “One of the proudest nights in this great Shirt.

"To achieve this milestone is something truly special to me. Here’s to many more. Thanks to all my team mates over the years. Couldn’t have done it without you brothers.”

Wood is the fourth player to be the current top scorer for their country having also played for Newcastle. He joins Jon Dahl Tomasson (52 goals in 112 games for Denmark), Aleksandar Mitrovic (44 goals in 69 games for Serbia) and Salomon Rondon (34 goals in 84 games for Venezuela).

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Chris Wood of Newcastle United applauds fans after their sides draw during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Newcastle United at London Stadium on February 19, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)Chris Wood of Newcastle United applauds fans after their sides draw during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Newcastle United at London Stadium on February 19, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
Chris Wood of Newcastle United applauds fans after their sides draw during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Newcastle United at London Stadium on February 19, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
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While Wood is away on international duty, the rest of the Newcastle squad not called up to represent their respective countries are currently taking part in a warm weather training camp in Dubai.

Eddie Howe’s side are working hard during the extended break as they look to bounce back from consecutive defeats at Chelsea and Everton when they return to competitive action at Tottenham Hotspur on April 3 (4:30pm kick-off).

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