Michail Antonio in action for Jamaica

Antonio set for Gold Cup with Jamaica

Michail Antonio is aiming for a second piece of summer silverware in the coming weeks, as Jamaica get their CONCACAF Gold Cup campaign underway this weekend.

Fresh from lifting the UEFA Europa Conference League with West Ham United, the 33-year-old forward is relishing his first tilt at a major international tournament.

Twice runners-up in their continental competition in the past eight years, the Reggae Boyz will be hoping to go one better in the United States of America and Canada.

Jamaica have been drawn in Group A alongside the USA, Trinidad and Tobago, and Saint Kitts and Nevis, and get their campaign underway on Saturday night when they face the hosts in Chicago.

Antonio, who has netted three goals in seven appearances for his country, cannot wait to get started.

I'm with the Jamaican team at the Gold Cup and hoping to win another title
Michail Antonio

"It was an amazing feeling celebrating the Europa Conference League with the Jamaican flag," the No9 said. "Everyone there was celebrating their country, so I was definitely celebrating mine and the island where my mum grew up and the place where she always brought me from when I was young. 

"I'm here now with the Jamaican team and hoping to win another title.

"Our build up has been good, spirits seem high, everyone seems confident, and the training went well. I'm quite positive.

"I am definitely enjoying coming here into a tournament and linking up with the boys. We have a good bond now, as the atmosphere and the camaraderie is always good. I enjoy it and we're going to keep going."