Joe Ledley may withdraw from the Wales squad prior to Friday's World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland.

The Crystal Palace midfielder's wife Ruby is due to give birth to the couple's third child just days after the clash in Dublin.

But if Ruby happens to go into labour in the lead-up, Ledley will be off to be with his family for the birth.

Goalkeeper and Palace teammate Wayne Hennessey said: "Ruby is expecting two or three days after the game, so Joe is hoping he doesn't get the call until the day after.

"He's not been nervous, he's been calm. He's just keeping his phone on loud and for one of the members of staff to take his phone if he's out on the training field.

"He's used to it now... but let's hope she doesn't drop before the game. I would be lost without him."