LIVERPOOL legend and ex-England star John Barnes has been named as the new coach of the Jamaican national team.

LIVERPOOL legend and ex-England star John Barnes has been named as the new coach of the Jamaican national team.

The Kingston-born 44-year-old will start the new role in November after inking a one-year deal.

It is his first management job since an unpopular and unsuccessful stint in charge of Celtic at the turn of the century.