Young was named Player of the Series during New Zealand’s recent series whitewash in India, but has failed to win a place in the Kiwis’ playing XI for the first two Tests of the series against England.
Latham was tight-lipped when asked whether Southee would get the chance for a fairytale finish to his Test career in Hamilton.
“I’m sure he’s wanting to perform as well as he can and to try do his role as best he can, whatever that may be,” Latham said.
“I’m sure he’ll be thankful for whatever it may be, if he gets that opportunity. I’m sure he’s excited about what the next five days are going to bring, if he gets that opportunity.”
New Zealand XI (one to be omitted): Tom Latham (c), Will Young, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, Will O’Rourke
England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ollie Pope, Ben Stokes (c), Gus Atkinson, Matthew Potts, Brydon Carse, Shoaib Bashir
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