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Daniel Edwards of the Phoenix is challenged by Jesse Randall of Auckland FC during the round four A-League Men match between Wellington Phoenix and Auckland FC at Sky Stadium, on November 08, 2025, in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

"Always ready to pick up the phone": Jesse Randall unpacks surprise All Whites call up

Author: Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2025, 3:26pm

It was a whirlwind weekend for Jesse Randall.

On the Saturday the Auckland FC winger was the star of the Kiwi derby, tormenting the Wellington Phoenix with his pace, as he made one goal for Sam Cosgrove then scored the second himself, which was decisive in the 2-1 win.

Then, on Sunday morning, he got a phone call from national coach Darren Bazeley, telling him to get ready for a flight to Houston the following day, as a late call-up for the All Whites.

Randall told Piney it came as a bit of a surprise, but a nice one.

“I’m always ready to pick up the phone if it’s being rung by [Bazeley].”

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