Soccer-McClaren appointed head coach of Jamaica's Reggae Boyz

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Arsenal - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - May 12, 2024 Manchester United assistant manager Steve McClaren REUTERS/Carl Recine/File Photo

(Reuters) - Steve McClaren was hired as head coach of Jamaica's men's national soccer team on Wednesday, the Jamaican Football Federation (JFF) said.

The former England national team and Premier League manager joins the "Reggae Boyz" after head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson abruptly resigned last month following Jamaica's poor showing at the Copa America tournament.