Molino, Kenwyne anticipate improved fortunes

Molino is back in the team after falling out of favour with previous coaches Stephen Hart and Tom Saintfiet for disciplinary reasons.

“I’m very excited but humble about it,” said Molino. “We have two games to take care of. First and foremost we have to take care of Friday’s game. All the guys have come in fit and ready to go and we are looking forward to the game. We will do our best to make the country proud and this is a turning point for us I believe.” Molino is working under Dennis Lawrence and his coaching staff for the first time and is relishing the ongoing period of wearing the national colours with Lawrence at the helm.

“It’s been very professional since I came into camp,” said Molino, who plays with Minnesota United in the MLS.

Jones, now with new MLS franchise Atlanta United, said he was confident Lawrence could have the players responding positively to what he wants of them over the next few days and also in Friday’s encounter.

“It’s very important and I think we are going to be working on that in all the training sessions leading up the to the game,” said the veteran striker. “Obviously for (Lawrence) it’s going to be a work in progress and for us also.

“It’s all about the team buying into his ideas and philosophies and being able to go out and put that on display when the games comes around. I expect nothing different from him in terms of the things he is doing. I have known him for a long time and hopefully he shall have a successful stint and be able to push the team onwards to the goal ahead,” Jones added.

On the inclusion of Sol Campbell to the coaching setup, Jones commented, “Sol has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the game in England and (was) a top-class defender. Hopefully he will be a positive addition to the group.” The Panama team has opted to arrive in Trinidad tomorrow and will have one session, tomorrow night, at the match venue.

Tickets for Friday’s game remain on sale at Lotto Locations across the nation priced at $350 (covered) and $200 (uncovered)