Wales director Ryan Giggs has admitted it was a tough decision to include Tom Lawrence in his 26-man squad to face Slovakia and Croatia later this month.
Lawrence was charged a month, after being involved following a team night with Derby County.
The 25-year-old is due to appear in Southern Derbyshire Magistrates Court on October 15.
This was a situation of speaking to everybody involved, said Giggs. We have been liaising with Derby and I spoke with Philip Cocu to see what their stance was. It wasnt an easy choice.
However, from a football viewpoint, he performed with Derby and I wanted him involved in the group. Hes an important player for us.
Earlier World Cup finalists Croatia visit the Cardiff City Stadium on October 13, wales face Slovakia at a Euro 2020 qualifier in Trnava on October 10 – .
Its not going to be easy because he might be thinking about that, said Giggs. Ill see how he is during this week, see how he cries and make a decision whether to begin with him or her not in any of those matches
Central defender Ashley Williams returns after being left outside to the wins of last month over Belarus and Azerbaijan. Williams was with no club at the time after being released by Everton but has joined Championship side Bristol City.
If Ash plays then he is the captain, supported Giggs. It is fantastic to get him backagain. He hadnt needed a club so that was why I left him out, but hes playing well and playing frequently so he is back
Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey comes back to the squad while Gareth Bale and Daniel James also have been included.
Wales are now fourth in their eligibility category, having taken six points from their opening four matches.
Wales team to face Slovakia and Croatia:
Goalkeepers: Wayne Hennessey, Danny Ward, Adam Davies
Defenders: Chris Gunter, Ashley Williams, Ben Davies, Neil Taylor, Connor Roberts, Chris Mepham, Tom Lockyer, Joe Rodon
Midfielders: Jonny Williams, Ethan Ampadu, Aaron Ramsey, Joe Allen, Joe Morell Matt Smith, Harry Wilson
Forwards: Daniel James, Sam Vokes, Tyler Roberts, Tom Lawrence, Rabbi Matondo Gareth Bale
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