Speid announces squad for Mexico assignment

With the Reggae Boyz to face Mexico in the quarterfinals of the Concacaf Nations League, interim head coach Rudolph Speid has named his 23-man squad to tackle the assignment.

The Boyz will face Mexico in a two-legged tie for a spot in the Nations League semifinals.

The first leg will be played at the National Stadium in St Andrew on November 14 before the return leg at the Estadio BBVA in Monterrey on November 17.

Speid said the upcoming games against Mexico will be an uphill fight against one of the best teams in the world.

“Mexico are really a good team, but a positive result against them is very important,” Speid said.

Of the 23 players selected, 16 will be returning from the October international window, with Rotherham United’s Denzel Hall being the only debutant in the squad.

Mount Pleasant’s Warner Brown has also been handed a call-up after a lengthy absence from the national programme.

The winner of the quarterfinals will also automatically qualify for the 2027 Concacaf Gold Cup.

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Full Squad:

Goalkeepers: Andre Blake, Amal Knight, Jahmali Waite

Defenders: Christopher Ainsworth, Miguel Freckleton, Denzel Hall, Richard King, Joel Latibeaudiere, Damion Lowe, Kyle Ming, Ronaldo Webster

Midfielders: Karoy Anderson, Courtney Clarke, Brandon Cover, Tyrese Hall, Kevon Lambert, Dwight Merrick

Forwards: Warner Brown, Tyreece Campbell, Renaldo Cephas, Kaheim Dixon, Javon East, Khori Bennett