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    Football Ferns coach Jitka Klimková is fielding a fresh-faced side in their two-game European tour, which starts overnight against Norway

    Football Ferns coach Jitka Klimková is fielding a fresh-faced side in their two-game European tour, which starts overnight against Norway


    There are four uncapped players in the 24-strong squad - and 11 with less than 10 appearances for New Zealand.

    Klimková is testing her depth with the World Cup looming next year.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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