Steve McClaren has resigned as head coach of Jamaica following their failure to safe computerized qualification for the World Cup finals.
The Reggae Boyz went into final evening’s conflict with Curacao needing a win to say high spot in Concacaf Group B and a spot on the international showpiece subsequent summer season in the US, Canada and Mexico.
However they did not discover a breakthrough – and had a late penalty award overturned by VAR – as Curacao held on for a goalless draw. They’ll now grow to be the smallest nation to look at a World Cup whereas Jamaica will try to hitch them by way of the Play-Off Match in March.
McClaren admits Jamaica have fallen brief
McClaren, who additionally resigned after failing to steer England to Euro 2008 17 years in the past, confirmed he had stood down following the sport in Kingston.
“Over the past 18 months I’ve given every little thing I’ve to this job,” he stated. “Main this staff has been one of many best honours of my profession.
“However soccer is a outcomes enterprise and tonight we’ve fallen in need of our aim, which was to qualify from this group.
“It’s the duty of the chief to step ahead, take accountability and make choices in the most effective pursuits of the staff.
“After deep reflection and an trustworthy evaluation of the place we’re and the place we have to go, I’ve determined to step down as head coach of the Jamaican nationwide staff.
“Generally the most effective factor a frontrunner can do is to recognise when a contemporary voice, new power and a distinct perspective is required to maneuver this staff ahead.”
Curacao, a Dutch Caribbean island with a inhabitants of a bit of over 150,000, are led by former Sunderland and Rangers boss Dick Advocaat, though he missed the sport resulting from a household concern.
They’ll now take their place alongside heavyweights Brazil, Argentina, England and Spain.
