Former Boston University and New England Revolution midfielder Andy Dorman is looking set to be the first player to use his “schooling eligibilty” to suit up for Wales after FIFA introduced a rule change for players with five years of “compulsory education in the specified country making them now eligible to represent that nation”.

Via Guardian 

The English-born Dorman, 27, has no blood ties to the nation but was raised in the Welsh village of Hawarden.

Dorman, who said this week he considers himself Welsh and would jump at the chance to represent his adopted nation, could make his debut in next month’s friendly against Scotland.

The Football Association of Wales head of international affairs Mark Evans said: “We have been waiting patiently for this rule change so we could involve players like Andy.

“The Scottish FA had our full support on this issue because it means players brought up in Wales will be able to play for what they believe is ‘their’ country. We will be making contact with Andy.

“We haven’t spoken to him before but we now hope to send someone up to Scotland to watch him in action. He may be able to play for Wales but we have to judge him on his ability and his form. However, we’re looking forward to making contact with Andy and getting him involved.”

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