‘Ball Pest’ ready to make TT football return

Cummings earned a call-up from coach Dennis Lawrence and has participated in every training session since the start of the training camp on February 20.

The 28-year-old, who suffered a gunshot wound to his right leg in December 2015, last appeared for TT against the United States in a 0-0 draw at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Mucurapo, in a World Cup qualifier a month earlier.

“It’s a blessing for me to be back in the national team and having the chance to make a return to international football,” Cummings said. “And I am grateful for coach Lawrence for giving me the opportunity.

For me the main focus is fitting back into the set up and being mentally strong and ready to wear the Red, White and Black again on the international stage.

“I will know exactly where I am at the moment once I get on the field and get some minutes under my belt. The decision is up to the coach to decide if and when he puts me into the game but as usual I will be ready to contribute in the best way possible,” Cummings added.

Cummings, who struck a double in the memorable 4-4 draw with Mexico at the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup, spoke about the preparations under Lawrence. “So far the sessions have been properly organised and solid. It has been enjoyable also. (Lawrence) knows what he wants from the players and he is settling in nicely and we as players are giving it our best so that he has all the options when it comes to selecting his team,” Cummings said.