The Welsh FA have tonight confirmed that Joe Allen has been withdrawn from the squad for the forthcoming clashes against Scotland and Croatia.

A statement, issued by the Welsh FA, read: "Liverpool's Joe Allen and Steve Morison of Leeds United have pulled out of the Wales squad to face Scotland and Croatia in the World Cup qualifiers.

"Allen has suffered a recurrence of his shoulder injury and Morison has a calf strain.

"Jermaine Easter, on loan at Millwall from Crystal Palace, has been called up to the squad."