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Luton captain Lockyer handed Wales call after heart surgery

Luton Town captain Tom Lockyer has been recalled by Wales coach Rob Page.

Lockyer as part of Wales squad at last year's the 2022 World Cup, but hasn't played for the national team since September 2021.

The defender has recovered from heart surgery after collapsing in last season's Championship promotion playoff final against Coventry City.

Wales return to action with a friendly at Cardiff City Stadium against South Korea on Thursday, 7 September before a Euro 2024 qualifier in Latvia four days later.

Wolves goalkeeper Tom King is also called up for the first time, having been capped by England at youth level.

Wales squad: Hennessey, Ward, King, B Davies, Fox, Rodon, Cabango, Mepham, Lockyer, N Williams, Roberts, Burns, Ampadu, Sheehan, J James, Morrell, Wilson, Ramsey, Moore, Broadhead, Johnson, Brooks, Bradshaw, Cullen.

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