Palacios relieved brother is free

Palacios is preparing for Honduras' game against Guatemala

Birmingham midfielder Wilson Palacios has welcomed the release of his brother by kidnappers.

Fifteen-year-old Edwin was taken from his home in Honduras just over two weeks ago but has been freed unharmed.

Palacios, who moved to Birmingham on loan from Olimpia in August, told Setanta Sports: "I can now fully focus on my football thanks to God."

"My team-mates helped me a lot during that terrible period of my life and I want to thank them for that."