JFF names under-20 squad

The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) has announced their final 21-man squad for the upcoming Concacaf Men's Under-20 Championship qualifiers.

The squad, which is led by head coach John Wall, will compete in Group F alongside Bermuda, Grenada and Martinique, with the group winner advancing to the Concacaf Men's Under-20 Championships.

Jamaica gets into action this Saturday against Martinique before their second match of the group stage on Monday against Grenada. Jamaica will close out the qualifiers on Wednesday against Bermuda.

All matches are set to be played at the St Kitts and Nevis Football Association Technical Centre with kick off at 6 p.m.

The final squad fixtures a mix of local, United States and European-based players that will make the trip to St Kitts and Nevis for group action.

The qualifiers are the first phase in Jamaica's hunt to make their second-ever appearance at the FIFA Men's Under-20 World Cup since their debut in Argentina 2001.

Goalkeepers: Akeem Bernard (Phoenix Academy), Joshua Grant (New York Red Bulls), Taywayne Lynch (Mount Pleasant FA)

Defenders: Romain Blake (Chicago Fire II), Michael Forbes (Cavalier SC), Adrian Reid Jr (Cavalier SC), Ronaldo Barrett (Cavalier SC), Ahir Dixon (Woodstock Academy), George Grant Jr (Middlesborough FC), Kyron Horsley McKay (Millwall FC)

Midfielders: Alexander Bicknell (Leixoes FC), Makai Welch (Leyton Orient FC), Christopher Ainsworth (Cavalier SC), Brian Burkett (Dunbeholden FC), Dunsting Cohen (Vere United), Denzel McKenzie (Phoenix Academy), Robino Gordon (Phoenix Academy), Fabian Reynolds (Wolverhampton Wanderers)

Forwards: Ashton Gordon (Atlanta United FC), Nick Simmonds (Richmond Kickers FC), Tyrese Gowe (Dunbeholden FC)