Andy Dorman could become the first Briton to be capped at senior level under Fifa's new school rule.
English-born, Scottish-based midfielder could make Wales bow
Andy Dorman could become the first British player to be capped at senior level under Fifa's new school rule.
The St Mirren midfielder was born in Chester and has no blood ties to Wales.
The 27-year-old later spent seven years in the United States, firstly playing in their college system before making over 100 appearances for New England Revolution and earning a move to St Mirren in 2007.
But Dorman was raised in the Welsh village of Hawarden and Fifa recently ratified a change to their eligibility criteria to include players who have been educated in a particular country for at least five years.
Dorman has said he considers himself Welsh and could make his debut for his adopted nation next month, ironically in a friendly against Scotland.
Patience
Mark Evans, head of international affairs for the Football Association of Wales, told the
Daily Mail: "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."
Dorman has played in each of St Mirren's seven league games so far this season and scored a last-gasp winner in the 2-1 Co-operative Insurance Cup victory at Kilmarnock last month.
He has scored a total of 18 goals in 74 appearances for the Buddies, making his debut in January 2008.
