Mexico's Luis Romo frustrated after their 1-1 draw against Jamaica

After a disheartening 1-1 tie with

in the CONCACAF Nations League,

star Luis Romo said his team is "not at the top level."

On Tuesday, Leon Bailey headed home Shamar Nicholson's cross to put the hosts ahead after only four minutes.

Soon after, Jamaica should have extended their advantage, but Nicholson's shot was blocked by the crossbar, giving Mexico a lifeline after a sluggish start.

In the extra time in the first half, Mexico took advantage of the situation, with Romo finishing past Jamaica goalie Andre Blake. 

Gerardo Martino's team, though, were unable to find a breakthrough in the second half, falling a point behind toppers Jamaica, who have played one more match in their Nations League group.

With the World Cup in Qatar just five months away, Romo conceded that his country hasn't been at its best, but he believes they will deliver at the tournament's historic event.

"Inside we realise that we have to overcome everything, the criticism we must take. We know that we are not at our best or maximum level, but we are very aware of what we can achieve," he told TUDN.

"A World Cup and an opportunity to make history motivates us a lot."

Mexico was lucky not to fall behind again in the second half, thanks to a goal-line clearing by Kevin Alvarez after the interval.

After forcing many saves from Blake in the closing 45 minutes, El Tri probably deserved to split the points, and Romo feels Mexico deserved to win. 

"In the second half we got stuck," Romo added. "I think we deserved a bit more."

Despite this, Coach Martino was pleased with June's internationals.

"All the players adapted well to this training camp. It is complicated to work with 38 players, and they did well," he told reporters.

"Each match had situations that will help us analyze the future."

Mexico won't play again until August 31, when they play a friendly against

in Atlanta. 

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