The 18-player squad – selected by interim head coach Neil Emblen – features three changes from the side which drew 0-0 with Bafana Bafana in Auckland.
Europe-based players Winston Reid and Chris Wood return to the side along with Kosta Barbarouses who missed the South Africa visit through injury.
Reid is included in the squad for the first time since injury ruled the West Ham United defender out of the 2013 FIFA World Cup intercontinental playoff against Mexico.
Emblen says the squad for Uzbekistan features players who have played well in the All Whites shirt in 2014.
“In the two matches we’ve played this year against Japan and South Africa we’ve had a number of excellent performances from individuals involved across both games,” Emblen said.
“The squad of players we’re taking to Uzbekistan rewards the players who have impressed this year against top quality opposition.”
Emblen says the squad will provide Anthony Hudson with a strong insight into the future of the New Zealand side as the new coach begins to chart a course towards the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
“When you look at the players we have for this trip you can see we’re building a mix of senior players with good experience with exciting young talent to showcase around them.
“It’s a great position to be in and it’s an exciting time for everyone involved.”
Defender Tommy Smith won’t be part of the tour and not available for the next 12 months following a request from the player.
Before meeting Uzbekistan in Tashkent on September 8, the All Whites will be in camp at the Aspire Academy along with the Junior All Whites who will play in an U-20 tournament in Doha against Morocco, Chile and Qatar.
All Whites squad – Uzbekistan
September, 2014
(Caps/Goals/Club)
Goalkeepers
Glen Moss (28/0 – Wellington Phoenix/NZ)
Tamati Williams (1/0 – Glenfield Rovers/NZ)
Defenders
Michael Boxall (9/0 – Wellington Phoenix/NZ)
Andrew Durante (8/0 – Wellington Phoenix/NZ)
Winston Reid (17/1 – West Ham Utd/ENG)
Storm Roux (3/0 – Central Coast Mariners/AUS)
Ben Sigmund (32/2 – Wellington Phoenix/NZ)
Bill Tuiloma (4/0 – Olympique Marseille/FRA)
Midfielders
Cameron Howieson (8/0 – Burnley FC/ENG)
Chris James (18/2 – CS Sedan Ardennes/FRA)
Michael McGlinchey (27/3 – Central Coast Mariners/AUS)
Tim Payne (10/2 – unattached)
Ryan Thomas (2/0 – PEC Zwolle/HOL)
Forwards
Kosta Barbarouses (25/2 – Melbourne Victory/AUS)
Tyler Boyd (2/0- Wellington Phoenix/NZ)
Jeremy Brockie (43/0 – Wellington Phoenix/NZ)
Marco Rojas (18/0 – VfB Stuttgart/GER)
Chris Wood (34/12 – Leicester City/ENG)
Team management
Interim head coach: Neil Emblen
Goalkeeper coach: Paul Gothard
Manager: Rob Pickstock
Physio: Roland Jeffrey
Doctor: Mark Fulcher
Head Coach: Anthony Hudson (pending receipt of working visa)
Match details
Uzbekistan v New Zealand
Monday 8 September
Pakhtakor Stadium, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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