Llewellyn welcomes Wales return

Llewellyn has won four Wales caps

Chris Llewellyn says his return to Wrexham after a season with Hartlepool has helped earn a Wales recall.

The attacking midfielder won the last of his four caps in 2004, but is in the Wales squad for next week's Euro 2008 qualifiers against Slovakia and Cyprus.

"It would be tremendous to win another cap," said the 27-year-old.

"We haven't got a lot of players to choose from in Wales, so it's nice that (Wales boss) John Toshack comes to the lower leagues to watch our games."

Despite Wrexham playing in League Two, Llewellyn is one of three Dragons in the Wales squad for the double-header, alongside midfielder Mark Jones and defender Ryan Valentine.

Llewellyn left the Racecourse in 2005 for Hartlepool, but returned this year after a disappointing season at Victoria Park where he struggled to earn a starting spot.

"I'm settled and it's having a positive effect on my game," Llewellyn added.

"I had a difficult time last year at Hartlepool, so to come back to Wrexham and after only a few games get a Wales call-up is fantastic.

"We've impressed a few times and we've got our call-ups - just to be involved in the squad is a huge boost."

Wales play Slovakia in Cardiff on 7 October and then Cyprus, also at the Millennium Stadium, four days later.