A total of eight European-based players have been included in Honduras’ 23-man World Cup squad.
A total of eight European-based players have been included in Honduras’ 23-man World Cup squad.
In what will be the Central American nation’s third appearance in the finals of the tournament, notable inclusions by Coach Luis Fernando Suarez include Emilio Izaguirre of Celtic, Wigan duo Juan Carlos Garcia and Roger Espinoza and Stoke City’s Wilson Palacios. Rangers’ Arnold Peralta also makes the list.
Honduras are in World Cup Group E alongside France, Ecuador and Switzerland.
Honduras’ 23-man World Cup squad
Goalkeepers: Noel Valladares (Olimpia), Donis Escober (Olimpia), Luis Lopez (Real Espana).
Defenders: Brayan Beckeles (Olimpia), Arnold Peralta (Rangers), Emilio Izaguirre (Celtic), Juan Carlos Garcia (Wigan), Maynor Figueroa (Hull), Victor Bernardez (San Jose Earthquakes), Osman Chavez (Qingdao Jonoon), Juan Pablo Montes (Motagua).
Midfielders: Luis Garrido (Olimpia), Roger Espinoza (Wigan), Jorge Claros (Motagua), Wilson Palacios (Stoke), Oscar Boniek Garcia (Houston Dynamo), Andy Najar (Anderlecht), Mario Martinez (Real Espana), Marvin Chavez (Colorado Rapids).
Forwards: Jerry Bengtson (New England Revolution), Jerry Palacios (Alajuelense), Carlo Costly (Real Espana), Rony Martinez (Real Sociedad).