Wood appeared to land awkwardly during his side’s clash with New Caledonia in the OFC World Cup qualifiers final on Monday.

Chris Wood suffered a hip injury while playing for New Zealand on Monday, but reports suggest the ‘initial prognosis is fairly positive’ for the Nottingham Forest striker. The 33-year-old was playing for his country against New Caledonia in Auckland in a crucial World Cup qualifier.

Nottingham Forest's top brass are reportedly feeling hopeful that Chris Wood will soon brush off his injury scare and return to action swiftly. The striker is set to undergo a thorough check-up by Forest's medical team after his stint with New Zealand resulted in an early exit during a World Cup qualifier, prompting concerns over his fitness.