FORMER Newport County AFC star Regan Poole has earned his first call-up to the Wales under-21 squad.

Geraint Williams has named four replacements for his squad ahead of the crucial qualifying matches against Denmark and Luxembourg in early September.

Another former Exiles star, Lee Evans, is one of three players to drop out due to injury along with Adam Henley and Joe Wright.

Tom Lawrence has been brought into the senior squad by Chris Coleman.

And Manchester United youngster Poole, who swapped Rodney Parade for Old Trafford 12 months ago, has been added to the under-21s squad along with Joe Rodon (Swansea City), goalkeeper Connor Roberts (Bristol Rovers) and Jake Charles (Huddersfield Town).

Wales take to the field at Wrexham to face Denmark on Friday, September 2 (kick-off 5pm) before heading to Bangor for the match against Luxembourg on Tuesday, September 6 (kick-off 5pm).