International Career
Old captained New Zealand in the Under 17’s, as well as being a part of the Under 20’s and Under 23’s, before progressing to the New Zealand national team, making his debut in a 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Australia on 29 May 2004. Old scored his first international goal on 19 February 2006, in a 1–0 New Zealand victory against Malaysia in Christchurch.
He was included in the New Zealand squad for the football tournament at the Summer Olympics in Beijing. He played in 2 of New Zealands 3 group matches against China (1–1) and Belgium (0–1). Old missed the 5–0 loss to Brazil after serving a one game suspension for receiving a red card in their first game against China. Old was named as part of the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup New Zealand squad.
Old has recently been called up to the All Whites 17-man squad to take on Mexico on 3 March 2010 as an injury-replacement player for captain Ryan Nelsen who suffered a knee injury while playing for English club side Blackburn Rovers.
| # | Date | Opponent | Final Score | Result | Competition | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 February 2006 | Malaysia | 1–0 | Win | Friendly | ||||||
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