Talented defender who can play at either right back or in central defence. Looked set to play his international career with Wales, making 10 appearances for the Welsh U21 team and being included in several squads for the senior team. However in a sudden change of heart, decided his international future lay with the country of his birth. Really came to prominence after going on loan to Burnley in 2009 and helping them into the Championship play-offs, which ultimately saw them promoted to the English Premier League. Made international debut in the final qualifying game for the 2010 FIFA World Cup finals.