Aston Villa youth goalkeeper Jayden Garthwaite is training with the Warriors squad in the UK.

Garthwaite joined the national team during their second training session in Birmingham as preparations for the Unity Cup gather momentum.

The goalkeeper, who plays for Aston Villa’s U18 side, is being assessed by the Warriors technical team despite not being named in the squad for the tournament.

Garthwaite shared his excitement on X after linking up with the squad, posting: “Great experience training with the Zimbabwe first team for The Unity Cup.”

Great experience training with the Zimbabwe first team for The Unity Cup 🇿🇼 @online_zifa pic.twitter.com/mgJLGelWQ6

— Jayden Garthwaite (@Jay_Garthwaite) May 23, 2026

The youngster was born in the UK but is eligible to represent Zimbabwe through his parents.

His involvement with the Warriors camp comes as Zimbabwe continue to monitor foreign-based players with Zimbabwean roots ahead of future international assignments.

Meanwhile, the Warriors are set to take part in the four-nation Unity Cup tournament alongside Nigeria, India and Jamaica.

Zimbabwe will face Nigeria in the semi-final on 26 May at the Valley Stadium in London, with the winner advancing to the final.