Ashley Williams ‘felt sick inside’ after hearing about Seamus Coleman’s leg break from James McCarthy

The Wales skipper faced Coleman's Republic of Ireland on Friday evening.

Ashley Williams ‘felt sick inside’ after hearing about Seamus Coleman’s leg break from James McCarthy

Ashley Williams has revealed he felt "sick" when he realised close friend Seamus Coleman had suffered an horrific leg fracture as the pair went head-to-head with World Cup qualification at stake.

The Wales skipper faced Coleman's Republic of Ireland in Dublin on Friday evening, and has admitted he did not know how seriously injured the full-back was in a challenge by Neil Taylor until after the final whistle.

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