Coach : Leo Beenhakker
Urbane, witty, cigar-smoking Dutchman who was Holland coach in 1990, and has also been in charge of Ajax, Feyenoord, Real Madrid and Real Zaragoza. He came in midway through the qualifying campaign to secure a first World Cup finals appearance for T&T.
Key Players
Dwight Yorke, now at Sydney FC, the former Manchester United striker plays in a creative role in midfield for his country. The tigerish Port Vale midfielder Chris Birchall has been an important addition to the squad too while 6ft 7in Dennis Lawrence is a huge threat from set-pieces.
Form Guide
Trinidad and Tobago have never been playing so well and their fantastic win over Bahrain in the play-off shows that Beenhakker's influence has been immense.
Form Versus Countries In Group
Have never played at World Cup finals before.
Style Of Play
Based around Yorke's creative gifts in midfield, the Soca Warriors try to keep it tight and hit teams on the break using the pace of their attackers, or use set-pieces to hurt the opposition.
Group Verdict
Almost certain to finish bottom of the group, but who cares - it's carnival time! |
