Wales manager Ryan Giggs has admitted it was a tough choice to include Tom Lawrence in his squad to face Croatia and Slovakia later this month.
Lawrence was charged last month, after being involved after a group night out with Derby County.
The 25-year-old is due to look in Southern Derbyshire Magistrates Court on October 15, along with team team-mate Mason Bennett, who has also been charged with drink-driving.
It was a situation of talking to everybody involved, said Giggs. Weve been liaising with Derby and I spoke with Philip Cocu to find out exactly what their stance was. It wasnt a simple choice.
However, from a football viewpoint, he played with last night with Derby and I wanted him involved in the group. He is an important player for us.
Before World Cup finalists Croatia see the Cardiff City Stadium on October 13 wales face Slovakia in a Euro 2020 qualifier in Trnava on October 10 – only two days before Lawrence is scheduled to appear at court.
It is not going to be simple because he can be thinking about that, said Giggs. I will see how he is through the week, observe how he trains and make a determination whether to begin with him or not in any of the matches .
Central defender Ashley Williams contributes to the squad after being left outside for the wins of last month over Azerbaijan and Belarus. Williams was without a club at the time but has joined Championship side Bristol City.
If Ash performs then he is the captain, affirmed Giggs. Its great to get him back. He had not needed a club so that was why I left him but now hes playing well and playing regularly so he is back in.
Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey comes back into the squad while Gareth Bale along with Daniel James also have been included.
Wales are fourth in their eligibility category, having taken six points.
Wales team to face Slovakia and Croatia:
Goalkeepers: Wayne Hennessey, Danny Ward
Defenders: Joe Rodon, Chris Gunter, Ashley Williams, Ben Davies, Neil Taylor Chris Mepham, Tom Lockyer
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, Kieffer Moore, Gareth Bale
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