Liverpool fullback Williams stars for Wales after FAW take charge of 'disciplinary process' | OneFootball

Wales have jumped ahead of UEFA to gain control of a potential Euros suspension for Liverpool fullback Neco Williams.

The Liverpool Echo says Williams was a surprise starter for Wales on Saturday - despite having been sent off just days earlier in France.

Williams had been expected to miss his country's final Euro 2020 warm-up match against Albania in Cardiff having been given his marching orders in Nice on Wednesday.

However, the Football Association of Wales determined they had jurisdiction over the disciplinary process rather than FIFA or UEFA.

And having sanctioned Williams "directly", they permitted the Reds right-back to feature in Saturday's match.

A statement from the FAW said: "FIFA have confirmed that as per article 27.2 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code the match falls under the jurisdiction of UEFA. UEFA Disciplinary Regulations do not legislate for sanctions related to friendly matches.

"The FAW have therefore sanctioned Neco Williams directly for the red card."

Williams was arguably Wales' best performer as they were held to a frustrating goalless draw in front of 6,500 fans at the Cardiff City Stadium - the first time in 18 months supporters had been able to attend a national team match.