Coach Wilson is encouraged

by Michael Bascombe

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada – Coach of Grenada’s World Cup Football Team, Norris Wilson is encouraged by the performance of his team ahead of its opening qualifier against the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) on March 26.

Wilson, speaking on Sunday Sports with Harold Pysadee from New York, said that despite the 1-1 draw against Barbados in an International friendly at the Tanteen Recreation Ground on Saturday, the national team is improving.

“The team performance wasn’t as a good as previous games but it was a competitive game and Grenada should have come out with a better score line,” he said.

“Our bench was very weak and Barbados capitalised on that,” Wilson added.

However, Wilson who coaches Hurricane FC in the local Premier League, is expecting a strengthen team with the addition of key players including Shalrie Joseph, Jason Roberts and Anthony Modeste who is expected to captain the team.

The coach has acknowledged little knowledge of his opponent, USVI but expects a competitive match-up when both teams clash.

However, Wilson has expressed disappointment with the level of promotion for the upcoming World Cup game but was encouraged with the public support for Saturday’s friendly against Barbados.

Grenada plays the USVI in a single elimination match-up at the National Stadium (Cricket) in St. George’s on Wednesday March 26.

Click here to listen to national coach, Norris Wilson