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'Add a little bit of skill' - Bolt given hope over Jamaica call-up

The Olympic sprint king and world record holder has long held footballing ambitions - now he could get a chance to play for his country

Usian Bolt has been told to add some skill to his lightning speed to win a place in the Jamaica national team.

The retired sprinter - who holds the world-record at 100m and 200m and a eight-time Olympic gold medalist - has been trying to launch a football career.

Reports suggest he has priced himself out of a modest contract offer from Australian club Central Coast Mariners, despite scoring twice in a recent friendly for the A-League outfit.