Shawcross to switch to Wales?

New Welsh manager Chris Coleman looks to strengthen his side by calling up Stoke City defender Ryan Shawcross. Chris Coleman will consult his captain, Aaron Ramsey, on whether to make the decision to include Shawcross in the squad but admitted that Ramsey could be reluctant to play alongside the Stoke City defender.

But considering the fact that Shawcross's tackle on Ramsey, during a Premier League fixture between Stoke City and Arsenal in 2010, resulted in his leg being broken in six places he would be reluctant to play alongside the defender.

Shawcross, who is English, qualifies to play for Wales after spending the five years of compulsory education in Wales. Though Shawcross has stated that he does not want play for Wales and prefers to attempt to break into the England squad.
Coleman is also looking at recruiting Cardiff City defender Ben Turner and Swansea City right-back Angel Rangel. Rangel, although born in Spain, qualifies on the grounds of residency while Turner qualifies due through his grandparents who are Welsh. Coleman believes these players are good players who could possibly strengthen Wales.