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Rich Fay

The Story of the Only Wrexham Player to Ever Play in a World Cup

There might not seem to be many similarities between North Wales and the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. After all, they sit 7,000-km apart.

Yet the closer you look, the more they have in common. They each boast a unique cultural identity, are places of outstanding natural beauty, embody an underdog spirit and have both sent shockwaves through global soccer. Oh, and in both places, Dennis Lawrence is a legend.

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