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Trinidad and Tobago coach Dwight Yorke says as much as it's a challenge for his side against Jamaica in tonight's World Cup qualifier, such can apply to the Reggae Boyz.

That's because Yorke says his team will be one of the toughest tests for the Jamaicans in Group B of the CONCACAF qualifiers.

At the same time, the coach respects the Jamaicans, but doesn't fear them.
Transcript
00:00Even though Trinidad Intuigo dropped two points at home following the goal-less draw against
00:04Curaçao, Coach Dwight York is looking at the plus points going into the next qualifier
00:09away to Jamaica.
00:10He is not intimidated by the reggae boys, but instead optimistic about his team's chances.
00:15We're in a very good place, of course there's no doubt that there's been a little bit disappointment
00:21in terms of home, but in terms of certainly how we play, particularly second half, I think
00:26there is a lot of positive there and we're looking forward to the game.
00:29We know that this is probably going to be Jamaica one of their toughest tests and we're very
00:35optimistic about coming here and you have to because, you know, if you're going to try and
00:39qualify for the World Cup, it's never going to be easy and this is another step.
00:43One of TNT's issues has been the ability to score early in a match, which Coach York has
00:48spoken about over and again.
00:50As such, he wants his side to be vigilant against the Jamaicans.
00:53We're kind of a slow starter, it's something that we probably inherit.
00:57We've talked about being more proactive rather than reactive and you've seen that in the
01:02second half.
01:03But we know when we come here, we just can't afford to let Jamaica build up a head steam.
01:07We've got to try and contain them as best as possible.
01:10But in terms of preparation, in terms of readiness, I think we're ready for the challenge ahead.
01:15Even though York's men have been winless in their last four matches, the former player,
01:19TNT Coach, is not too concerned about the stats.
01:22He says the three drawn games give the team a lot of encouragement.
01:27I think we are very close and it's fascinating to actually say that because that's something
01:31that I talk about the players.
01:32And you've got to be encouraged by that.
01:34These are games that it could have gone either way.
01:36We felt like we have really dominated these games, but we just haven't been able to convert.
01:41That's the one thing that is probably lacking, but it's very encouraging coming into a game
01:45that is going to be very testing on both sides.
01:48We've got to make sure and stay resilient.
01:50You know, unbeaten is a great thing, but we've just got to flip that a little bit.
01:55A little bit of luck go our way and that's what we needed at the moment.
01:58TNT are set to be without midfielder Daniel Phillips and Captain Kevin Molino due to suspension.
02:04Vinod Nawani, Chiefs Expoort.
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