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Jorge Luis Pinto names Honduras Gold Cup Squad

Jorge Pinto announces Honduras squad for 2015 Gold CupHonduras coach Jorge Luis Pinto has announced his final 23-man squad for the upcoming 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

La Bicolor have been placed in Group A at the tournament finals, alongside co-hosts United States, Panama and Haiti.

Head coach Jorge Luis Pinto revealed his final selection at a press conference, with his squad containing several surprises.

Star defender Emilio Izaguirre misses out as he decided to instead represent Celtic in the Champions League qualifiers, while MLS players Luis Garrido and Roger Espinoza have both been overlooked.

Home-based footballers Ever Alvarado and Bryan Garcia have been surprise inclusions, together with Romell Quioto.

The likes of Maynor Figueroa, Wilson Palacios, Andy Najar and Oscar Boniek Garcia will be the men to watch.

Since defeating French Guyana in the 2015 Gold Cup play-offs, Honduras defeated El Salvador (2-0), shared spoils with Paraguay (2-2) and lost to Brazil (0-1) in three international friendlies.

Honduras Gold Cup squad:

Goalkeepers: Noel Valladares, Donis Escober (both Olimpia), Luis López (Real España);

Defenders: Wilmer Crisanto (Motagua), Brayan Beckeles (Boavista), Maynor Figueroa (free agent), Henry Figueroa (Motagua), Johnny Palacios (Olimpia), Johnny Leverón (Marathón), Ever Alvarado (Olimpia), Brayan García (Vida);

Midfielders: Bryan Acosta (Real España), Alfredo Mejía (Panthrakikos), Jorge Claros (Qingdao Jonoon), Mario Martínez (Real España), Andy Najar (Anderlecht), Carlos Discua (Alajuelense), Oscar Boniek García (Houston Dynamo), Romell Quioto (Olimpia);

Forwards: Anthony Lozano (Olimpia), Eddie Hernández, Rubilio Castillo, Erick Andino (both Motagua).

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