Tolley backed for Wales step-up

Last updated : 12 October 2004 By Matthew Gamble
Tolley's Wales u-21 boss Glyn Hodges says the senior members of his squad, Tolley included, have what it takes to impress an incoming full team boss.

Tolley was praised for his performance in the Wales u-21 defeat to England on Friday.

Boss Hodges said: 'It is there for them if they want it. Tolley went out of the league with Shrewsbury, then he came straight back and now he is another year older and better.'

Tolley has been a regular in the Welsh side for over a year, picking up ten caps. He has also been greatly improved for Shrewsbury, after a shaky start to the season.

From a Town perspective, the more experience that Jamie gets, especially at such a high international level, the better.