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Honduras-based attacker Jerrel Britto and the Mexico-based trio of defender Yohance Marshall, midfielder Jomal Williams and forward Shahdon Winchester were the only overseas-based players named in a 24-man training squad to face Grenada next Saturday at St George’s.
The friendly outing is the only confirmed game at present before the Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team face the United States and Costa Rica in two crucial Russia 2018 World Cup qualifiers on 8 and 13 June respectively.
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Soca Warriors head coach Dennis Lawrence said the Grenada trip will allow him to give playing time to his Pro League players who are in their off-season as well as to assess some new talent. Britto is uncapped at senior international level while neither Winchester nor Marshall have trained with the Warriors since Lawrence took up his post.
“It’s a good opportunity for myself and the coaching staff to have a further look at the players who are on the fringe of World Cup team selection,” Lawrence told the TTFA Media, “also including those who were involved in the past two qualifying matches.”
The only local-based absentee from the Warriors team that faced Panama and Mexico is central defender Daneil Cyrus, who is a free agent at present.
However, Lawrence has added the Central FC trio of defenders Keston George, Seon Power and Taryk Sampson to his training squad along with former “Couva Sharks” forward Marcus Joseph and W Connection midfielder Kevon Goddard.
Veteran goalkeepers Jan-Michael Williams and Marvin Phillip, who were listed as North East Stars and Point Fortin Civic employees respectively, and W Connection midfielder Hughtun Hector will add know-how to a relatively inexperienced team.
Boatswain scored both goals in a 2-0 win for T&T.
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The full Trinidad and Tobago training squad comprises:
Goalkeepers: Marvin Phillip, Glenroy Samuel, Jan-Michael Williams;
Defenders: Carlos Edwards, Alvin Jones, Curtis Gonzales, Seon Power, Yohance Marshall, Taryk Sampson, Keston George, Triston Hodge;
Midfielders: Kevon Goddard, Jared London, Leston Paul, Hughton Hector, Hashim Arcia, Keron Cummings, Akeem Roach, Jomal Williams;
Attackers: Nathan Lewis, Marcus Joseph, Shahdon Winchester, Jerrel Britto, Jamille Boatswain.
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I have to say Lawrence have a genuine direction in terms of his work. It would have been nice if he and Hartie could have worked together.
Good evening.. Is game online anywhere?
So wha is de scene with Cyrus, he on trial or something? Or Lawrence just want to see other people?
He is not on trial. So it has to be the latter.
Hearing he may be training with North East Stars.
Jonathan Glen might not to send in his CV though. Him, Ataulla Guerra and Neveal Hackshaw can contribute too once they are on song.
I watch USL. It’s a lot of running, very very little football. Most USL coaches have literally no idea what they are doing. There is more football in El Salvador. Half of the coaches in Central America are Argentineans who played for some of the top clubs back home like Racing, River, etc.
Once Guerra is fit and battle ready, that is three quarter of the job done. They don’t need to teach him how to caress a ball or use it. The bumps and bruises might serve him well.
If he was “that great” an MLS team would have noticed or he would have stayed in Europe….
The problem with 90% of players is consistency. Sure everyone can have a great game or even a good season, but that’s not enough to make it to the World Cup.
I’m not scouting for the mls. But for Trinidad. But thanks for the tip eh Simone.
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No Nathaniel Garcia again. Hmmm. Would be interested in understanding local team representation in this squad. How many each from Central, W, Jabloteh, etc.
Belgium was reported I believe
Isn’t he in Finland?
No he isn’t. Saw him play for Central yesterday in a practice game
He played in game yesterday
Maybe that game came too late and the team was already selected. Can’t think of any other reason.
I had read somewhere he was signing in Finland along with another player
Big up Lobo same way! Shocked but happy
Marcus Joseph…okay
Surprised too. Dennis clearly looks at quality of player but not so much form.
Cyrus must be in discussions with a club or something. Every coach always selects Cyrus.
And he did well in the last two games. Best performances from him in some time. Maybe he has a knock.
Whatever opportunities given, must be grabbed with all within you…. Jerrel Bru Britto, this is your opportunity….. All the best to the entire team….
Simone, as Brent said, you must be a happy man today. All but Dwayne James.
I am surprised if Britto travels. He and Dwane James are in the crucial part of the season. Both are about to start playoffs in less than 2 weeks
Hmmmmmm.
Damn. I’d want to believe the ttfa would have cleared that before they named the squad though. So I’m assuming that’s fine.
I would not recomend him to miss an official playoff game to play 20 mins vs Grenada
Are the Mexico boys in off-season now Simone? Or are they skipping a game too?
I belIeve the Mexican contingent’s season ended last weekend.
Thanks Nigel. Excellent chance for those three young men then.
They are done
Simone must be really happy… both players he’s been lobbying for got called into the squad
Hahaha. Yup. Just missed with Dwayne James.
Big chance for Yohance Marshall to get into the June qualifier squad .