Lanky Khair ready to earn first cap under Kim Swee


National team trainee Khair Jones (left) signing an autograph during FAM Family Day event at Wisma FAM in Kelana Jaya Roy Azis Abd Aziz pemberita Izmel (Sukan Utusan)

PETALING JAYA: Towering defender Khair Jones is ready to stake a strong claim in the national football team following a shock call-up.

The 26-year-old only joined Premier League side Malacca this year after featuring for Hawke’s Bay United in the New Zealand semi-pro league in the 2015-2016 season.

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