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New Zealand midfielder Matt Garbett has been ruled out of the World Cup after suffering a hamstring injury in training ahead of his side’s 2-2 draw with Iran in their Group G opener. The whole squad’s thoughts are with Matt at this time and we are gutted he won’t be able to play in the tournament, New Zealand Football said in a social media post. Auckland FC forward Logan Rogerson has been called up as a replacement for Garbett, who plays for Peterborough United in England’s third tier. Matty’s a good mate of mine and I am really gutted for him, Rogerson said in an Auckland statement. It’s a weird feeling to be honest, slightly conflicted as I am also buzzing to get out there and meet up with the team.
