"Steve McClaren has resigned as Jamaica's head coach after a goalless draw with Curacao ended the team's hopes of automatic World Cup qualification and left them in March's intercontinental playoffs. Jamaica needed a win but hit the woodwork three times in the second half as Curacao became the smallest country by population to win a berth at the World Cup finals."
"It is the responsibility of the leader to step forward, take accountability and make decisions in the best interests of the team. After deep reflection and an honest assessment of where we are and where we need to go, I have decided to step down as head coach of the Jamaican national team. Sometimes the best thing a leader can do is to recognise when a fresh voice, new energy and a different perspective is required to move this team forward."
Steve McClaren resigned as Jamaica head coach after a goalless draw with Curacao that ended automatic World Cup qualification and put Jamaica into March's intercontinental playoffs. Jamaica needed a win but struck the woodwork three times in the second half as Curacao became the smallest country by population to secure a World Cup finals berth. Jamaica finished second in Group B of Concacaf qualifying despite being favourites. Jamaica can still reach the expanded 48-team World Cup but must navigate playoffs in Mexico, where two qualification spots are available alongside seeded teams Iraq and DR Congo, plus Bolivia, Suriname and New Caledonia. McClaren said leading the team was a great honour but he took responsibility and decided to step down to allow new energy and perspective.
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