Rico Henry earns first Reggae Boyz call-up as McClaren names 26-man squad for final World Cup qualifiers

Rico Henry, defender for English football club Brentford, has earned his first call-up to the Reggae Boyz as preparations intensify for Jamaica’s final two matches in the Concacaf World Cup Qualifiers.

Head coach Steve McClaren announced a 26-man squad on Saturday.

Henry, who was previously listed in Jamaica’s player watchlist, has now officially joined the national programme as the team continues its push to secure a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the Canada, United States and Mexico.

The Reggae Boyz will close out their qualifying campaign with matches against Trinidad and Tobago on November 13 and Curacao on November 18.

McClaren’s squad features a blend of experienced internationals and emerging talents, including captain Andre Blake, defender Ethan Pinnock, and attackers Demarai Gray and Shamar Nicholson.

Full Squad:

Goalkeepers: Andre Blake, Jahmali Waite, Tafari Chambers

Defenders: Joel Latibeaudiere, Ethan Pinnock, Richard King, Dexter Lembikisa, Gregory Leigh, Damion Lowe, Rico Henry, Mason Holgate, Ian Fray

Midfielders: Isaac Hayden, Bobby Reid, Jonathan Russell, Karoy Anderson, Jahshaun Anglin

Attackers: Bailey Cadamarteri, Shamar Nicholson, Rumarn Burrell, Demarai Gray, Kaheim Dixon, Renaldo Cephas, Tyreece Campbell, Warner Brown, Dujuan Richards

-Gregory Bryce

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