Luton Town: Club shop worker called up for World Cup qualifier

Luton Town club shop worker Curtis Shaw is dreaming of playing in a World Cup qualifier – for Caribbean nation Dominica.

The 27-year-old midfielder has been working in the Hatters’ retail department while playing non-league football and received a shock call up for Dominica’s two leg clash with Canada next month.

He qualifies to play for the country through his grandfather and has previously represented Mansfield, Yeovil and Tamworth.

The first leg of the tie is scheduled for June 11 in the Dominican capital Roseau, before the second leg in Toronto five days later.

If he were to feature it would be a notable achievement, particularly as none of the Hatters’ squad are currently members of full international squads.

Should Dominica, who came through a two leg affair against British Virgin Islands to reach round two of qualifying, progress, they would then go into a third, two leg knock-out round.

After this, two group stages would have to be negotiated before qualification to the 2018 World Cup in Russia could be assured.

Dominica are currently ranked 165th in the FIFA rankings and will be underdogs against the Canadians. Shaw will also have to pay his own way if he is to play, as the country are unable to fund European based players.

Luton have already made a contribution and you can add to his fundraising efforts here: http://www.gofundme.com/v865nbs.

“Any contribution would be hugely appreciated to help make a football dream come true,” said Shaw.