Luca Hoole and James Connolly have been called up to the Wales Under-21 squad for the first time as reward for their fine form for Bristol Rovers.
The defenders, aged 19 and 20 respectively, played starring roles as Joey Barton's Gas claimed promotion to League One and it is no surprise their performances have been recognised.
The pair have been on Wales U21 boss Paul Bodin's radar for some time, with the former Swindon Town defender a regular visitor to the Mem, and they were in line for selection for international duty in March but all parties decided it was best they remained at Rovers as they chased the top three.
