GOOD AFTERNOON FROM CARDIFF
Wales host Albania in their final friendly before the Euros.
Breaking news is that Neco Williams is available to play for Wales tonight.
The Liverpool full-back was shown a red card in Wednesday’s 3-0 loss to France after referee Luis Godinho had consulted with VAR, deciding his handball had illegally impeded a goal-bound effort from Karim Benzema.
He was expected to sit out this evening’s clash as a result.
However, just a few hours before kick-off against Albania, a Welsh FA statement read: “The Football Association of Wales (FAW) have been in direct contact with FIFA and UEFA regarding what (if any) suspension Neco Williams may have to serve as a result of his red card v France on 2nd June.
“FIFA have confirmed that as per article 27.2 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code the match falls under the jurisdiction of UEFA. UEFA Disciplinary Regulations do not legislate for sanctions related to friendly matches.
“The FAW have therefore sanctioned Neco Williams directly for the red card but can confirm he will be available to participate in tonight’s fixture.”
VAR will not be in use this evening.
We’ll have confirmation of tonight’s teams shortly plus lots more build-up ahead of the 5pm kick-off.
