Charlton forward Campbell earns Jamaica call-up
Charlton forward Tyreece Campbell has been called into the senior Jamaica squad for the first time, ahead of two World Cup qualifiers.The 21-year-old was a key member of the Addicks team that won promotion to the Championship last season by beating Leyton Orient 1-0 in the League One play-off final in May.Campbell, who came through the Charlton academy, joins team-mate Kaheim Dixon in the Jamaica squad for matches against the British Virgin Islands on 7 June and Guatemala four days later.Jamaica, who are managed by former England boss Steve McClaren, are currently second in their group with two wins from their opening two matches with the winners and runners-up advancing to the third stage of qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
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