ON LOAN Southend United goalkeeper Joe Duncan has spoken of his aspirations to play for Jamaica.
The shot-stopper, who is with the Shrimpers from Bristol City, has already received an under 23 call up for his country.
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But he remains eager to secure more opportunities.
"It's a massive target for me," said Duncan.
"A lot of family are Jamaican so it makes it a special thing for a lot of people around me.
"Hopefully I can keep on going and get back into that squad."
Duncan's fine start to the season with the Shrimpers will have done his chances no harm.
And the youngster already feels firmly settled at Southend.
"I think it's pretty much been the perfect start," said Duncan.
"Three wins on the bounce, you can't really ask for much more.
"I've really enjoyed it.
"I've found it really easy to settle in and everyone is quite welcoming.
"A lot of the boys are from here so they've shown me around a bit too.
"There's a lot of new people so it's not been too difficult to settle in.
"I've managed to move into a nice place and I've fully settled in.
"I live with Rayan and Coco and it's good."
Duncan also looks settled on the pitch and was pleased to follow up his clean sheet against Scunthorpe United with a penalty save at Solihull Moors last time out.
"It's boosted my confidence a lot," said Duncan.
"Keeping a clean sheet as a keeper, you can't ask for much more.
"The penalty save was a good feeling as well, it was nice."
But Duncan's focus is now on facing Kidderminster Harriers tonight.
And he is relishing lining up for an evening match at Roots Hall.
"They've told me it will be bouncing," said Duncan.
"I can't wait to get there and take it all in."
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