Hammers Antonio fears

West Ham are not entirely happy to see Mikey Antonio included in the preliminary Jamaica squad for the Concacaf Cup Competition starting on July 11.

Mikey’s decision to make himself available to the country created mixed feelings in side the club and among fans after being snubbed by Gareth Southgate for the Euros.

Sadly his too regular absences through hamstring problems last season saw him make 24 appearances for a return of 10 goals.

And the manager was hoping the  31 year old would have a quiet and restful summer in order to be tuned up physically for the new season which starts with a trip to Newcastle.

However, should he make the final squad Mikey could be involved in the Concacaf opening Group C game between Jamaica and Suriname  at Orlando’s Exploria Stadium, on July 12.

A Hammers source said: “Obviously it’s an honour for the player and no one really wants to depive him of it but the last thing we want is for him to become injured ahead of the new season.