West Ham forward Michail Antonio is set to be called up by Jamaica next month following a switch in international allegiances.
The 31-year-old declared for the Caribbean nation recently and has since received all the necessary documentation to make a debut.
Born in London, the talismanic Iron is yet to represent either England or Jamaica at any level.
According to a report from The Athletic, as cited by Roshane Thomas on Twitter, that could all change when the ‘Reggae Boyz’ face Mexico on September 3.
Twitter: NEWS | Michail Antonio is set to play for Jamaica next month having acquired his Jamaican passport.
The whole pro… https://t.co/Gnjx3tbI4l (@RoshaneSport)
Antonio could then take on Panama and Costa Rica in 2022 World Cup qualifying fixtures.
Last season the versatile ace scored 10 Premier League goals and added five assists in 26 appearances.
READ WEST HAM VERDICT
Whilst every Hammer to a man will be delighted to see Antonio obtain the international recognition his performances have deserved for some time, there is an underlying issue here for Davies Moyes.
Still without a senior alternative and with less than two weeks remaining in the transfer window, the additional workload for the injury-prone star will be a concern.
West Ham must be active in the closing days and should prioritise a striker over any other position.
