Fit, focused and ready to perform! King names first 23-man T&T squad—Levi unavailable

Soca Warriors begin preparations for crucial clash with St Vincent and the Grenadines

Head coach Angus Eve has named a 23-man squad for the upcoming friendly international match against St Vincent and the Grenadines on June 7th at the Arnos Vale Playing Field. The squad is a blend of experienced and emerging talent, with the likes of Willis Plaza, Ataullah Guerra and Khaleem Hyland providing the experience, while youngsters such as Noah Powder and Jaydon Prowell are included as part of their development.

Notable absentees

Levi Garcia and Ryan Telfer are notable absentees from the squad due to injury, while Reon Moore, Kadeem Corbin and Duane Muckette are unavailable due to club commitments.

Eve’s optimism

Eve is confident in the squad’s ability to get a positive result against St Vincent and the Grenadines, despite the absence of some key players.

Just the beginning

“It’s a good squad, but it’s important to remember that this is just the beginning,” Eve said. “We have a lot of work to do, but we’re confident that we can get the results we need.”

Upcoming fixture

The match against St Vincent and the Grenadines is the first of two friendly internationals for Trinidad and Tobago in June, with the other being against Barbados on June 14th. These matches will serve as preparation for the CONCACAF Gold Cup, which will be held in the United States from July 7th to 28th.

Squad in full

The 23-man squad is as follows: * Goalkeepers: Adrian Foncette (Club Sando), Nicklas Frenderup (Viborg FF), Isaiah Garcia (Morvant Caledonia United) * Defenders: Ross Russell Jr (Forge FC), Aubrey David (Deportivo Saprissa), Sheldon Bateau (Uzbekistan Super League), Noah Powder (FC Dallas), Mekeil Williams (W Connection), Jelani Peters (Rio Claro FC) * Midfielders: Khaleem Hyland (Al-Faisaly), Ataullah Guerra (Central FC), Levi Garcia (AEK Athens), Duane Muckette (Memphis 901 FC), Kadeem Corbin (Central FC), Jaydon Prowell (Barnet FC), Kevon Goddard (Police FC), Judah Garcia (Point Fortin Civic FC) * Forwards: Willis Plaza (East Bengal), Ryan Telfer (York United), Akeem Roach (Morvant Caledonia United), Reon Moore (Club Sando)

Conclusion

Trinidad and Tobago will be looking to start their preparations for the CONCACAF Gold Cup on a positive note when they face St Vincent and the Grenadines on June 7th. Eve has a blend of experience and youth at his disposal, and he will be hoping that the team can gel quickly and get the results they need.