Joe Taylor, a former striker for Colchester United, has been selected for the senior Wales national team for the first time. The player, aged 23, will be part of the group for four upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures against Portugal, Denmark, and Norway.
This selection follows a positive beginning to his League One season with Huddersfield Town, where he has found the net five times in seven matches. He is eligible to play for Wales due to his grandmother and has previously played for their under-21 side.
His time at Colchester was a successful loan from Luton Town during the earlier part of the last season. During that period, he scored 11 times in 25 starting appearances for the club.
Colchester United, positioned 15th in League Two, will aim to continue from their recent draw against Cheltenham when they play Shrewsbury this weekend.
This call-up marks an important achievement for the player, who improved while at the Essex club, offering good news for fans amid the team's inconsistent results.
This story first appeared at Colchester Gazette
