[2] King was part of the 1954 New Zealand side which toured Australia.
King's performance earned him a start for his only official A-international appearance for New Zealand.
King scored the first of New Zealand's goals, Charlie Steele, Jr. the other in the 2-1 victory over Australia on 14 August 1954.
[3][1] King suffered a knee injury late in the first half and was unable to take any further part in the tour.
[2] Including unofficial matches, King played 6 times for New Zealand, scoring eight goals.