McClaren names strengthened squad for World Cup Qualifiers

With World Cup qualification action to kick off this weekend, Reggae Boyz head coach Steve McClaren has named a strengthened squad since the recently concluded Unity Cup tournament.

Jamaica will travel to the British Virgin Islands on June 7 before returning home to host Guatemala at the National Stadium on June 10.

In preparation for the crucial fixtures, McClaren has named a strong 24-man squad, which sees the return of several key names who were unavailable for the Unity Cup.

Jamaica currently sit second in Group E of the second round of World Cup qualification with six points, tied with group leader Guatemala who boast a better goal difference.

Full Squad:

Goalkeepers - Andre Blake, Shaquan Davis, Jahmali Waite

Defenders - Richard King, Kyle Ming, Dexter Lembikisa, Amari’i Bell, Greg Leigh, Mason Holgate, Joel Latibeaudiere, Damion Lowe

Midfielders - Isaac Hayden, Kasey Palmer, Jon Russell, Ravel Morrison, Dwayne Atkinson

Forwards - Demarai Gray, Leon Bailey, Renaldo Cephas, Kaheim Dixon, Warner Brown, Rumarn Burrell, Romario Williams, Tyreece Campbell

- Gregory Bryce

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