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The future is here and now.

And there have been bright spots for the National Football team despite T&T's struggles in the Concacaf nations league.

And the play of two of the youngest members in the squad, Nathaniel James and Dantaye Gilbert have raised more than a few eyebrows.

Both spoke about their friendship and futures in the game.
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00:00When I see Natty tearing and jive at them, I was just starting to go because I know once Natty pick up and he see me, he will give me.
00:06So, you know, as Natty pick up and go, I start going and when he slip it to me, it was all about me keeping a cool head and finishing.
00:13While the victory over Cuba was sweet for TNT, what was even sweeter was seeing two players under the age of 21 starting and performing for the national team.
00:23Nathaniel James provided two assists and Dante Gilbert scored the opening goal.
00:28And the two friends were just happy to be given the trust.
00:31And the coach spoke to us before and he told us he had full confidence in us.
00:35So we already felt it back from the coach.
00:36And I mean, when we went out there, we just know we've been doing it since under 15 days.
00:40We just know how to link up and we just keep that same flame going.
00:44Yeah, we didn't feel no pressure, you know.
00:46You know, we understand the game, you know, we learned a lot together growing up.
00:51So it was easy to play with each other because we know each other.
00:54We know how we like the ball, where we want to move, how we play.
00:56So it wasn't no pressure.
00:58And the coach, yes, he gave us confidence days before the game.
01:01And it was just easy to go there and get the win.
01:04And while neither are getting ahead of themselves, they both have that dream to represent TNT on the biggest stage.
01:10Of course, every young player dreams to play in the World Cup.
01:13I mean, it's my truly the representation of Antebago in the World Cup.
01:18Honestly, I just believe you have to take it one game at a time and see where it goes.
01:23Yeah, I think it's a good opportunity for us.
01:27You know, I think we just need to keep a level head, keep working, keep improving.
01:31And yeah, just take one game at a time.
01:33We should be fine.
01:35James plies his trade in Jamaica while Gilbert plays in Europe with PSV.
01:40But Gilbert has no doubt that his friend has what it takes to join him.
01:44One request I have for him.
01:46I mean, just keep grinding, you know.
01:48Now Nati is playing in Jamaica and I believe Nati has the quality to be playing in Europe also.
01:53So really and truly, it's just about timing and everything and God's timing.
01:56And I believe he will be in Europe soon.
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