Former Ipswich Town defender Greg Leigh gave Jamaica an early lead in their Nations League semi-final against USA in Dallas last night. 

Leigh, who left the Blues to join League One side Oxford United last summer, earned his ninth cap for the Reggae Boyz and scored within 30 seconds to give them a surprise lead with a back-post header. 

 

 

The opener, which was his first senior international goal, was cancelled out right at the end of the match as his side conceded deep into stoppage time. Coventry City's Haji Wright then scored twice in extra time to send the Yanks to the final.

The 29-year-old proved to be a popular figure at Portman Road during his single season at Town, making just 22 appearances and scoring one goal.

East Anglian Daily Times: Greg Leigh was part of the Town side who won promotion from League One last season.Greg Leigh was part of the Town side who won promotion from League One last season. (Image: PA)

He will be remembered for his passionate final-whistle reaction at Barnsley - that game having initially been postponed because of Leigh's 'ghost call-up' by Jamaica. 

Leigh has been a key figure for Des Buckingham's side this season, who currently sit in the final play-off spot in the third tier.