India, Nov. 6 -- India national football team head coach Khalid Jamil has named a 23-member squad for the upcoming international friendlies against New Zealand during the November FIFA international window. Anirudh Thapa, Ashique Kuruniyan, Manvir Singh and Liston Colaco headline the squad, which also features several emerging Indian footballers.

The selection includes three goalkeepers, eight defenders, six midfielders and six forwards. Vishal Kaith, Akash Mishra, Mehtab Singh and Ryan Williams are among the other notable names in the squad.

Jamil has also included young players such as Hrithik Tiwari, Som Kumar, Jay Gupta, Jithin MS and David Lalhlansanga. The selection offers an opportunity for several players to strengthen their pos...