Jamaica lost all three games and finished bottom of their group in their only previous Women's World Cup appearance but defender Vyan Sampson says they are much more organised under new coach Lorne Donaldson and can spring a surprise this time around.Jamaica were beaten by Brazil, Italy and Australia in t
Jamaica lost all three games and finished bottom of their group in their only previous Women's World Cup appearance but defender Vyan Sampson says they are much more organised under new coach Lorne Donaldson and can spring a surprise this time around.
They also lost all three games in the Cup of Nations tournament in February but Sampson said the team were making progress ahead of the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand."We're a strong and powerful team and we have speed in all areas of the pitch. That's something that I think a lot of nations will be aware of when it comes to us.
Jamaica captain Khadija Shaw has been in fine form for Manchester City this season, leading the Women's Super League with 18 goals in 19 games.
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