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Lawrence named in Wales squad after drink-driving charge

Tom Lawrence has been named in the Wales squad for this month's Euro 2020 qualifiers against Slovakia and Croatia.

The call-up comes a week after local police charged Lawrence and Derby County team-mate Mason Bennett with drink-driving following a crash on the night of a scheduled team-building dinner.

Both players featured in Derby's 2-2 draw at Barnsley on Wednesday but were roundly booed when their names were called out by the stadium's announcer.

Speaking after the match, Rams boss Phillip Cocu told the press of the pair's inclusion: “[I picked them] to give the team, the fans and the club something back.