THE Reds have lost another player to international duty with midfielder Silvio Spann recalled by Trinidad & Tobago for their World Cup qualifier with the US this coming Wednesday evening.
Events developed very quickly on Sunday night, as the T&T party made their way home from Saturday's game away to Guatemala.
In that game, which was drawn 0-0, the Soca Warriors had Cyd Gray sent off before half time, but produced a sterling defensive display to earn a vital World Cup point.
Trinidad are in a four-team group, which sees the top two qualifying for the final round-robin stage for the three automatic places in the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa.
The United States will top their group, but the Trinis are battling it out with Guatemala for second place.
With two games to play, both country's are on the same points, Trinidad finish with home games against the US and Cuba, while their rivals play the same teams but away from home.
Silvio was delighted at the news of his return to the national side.
"I got a phonecall late on Sunday afternoon," he said.
"After that it was a bit of a panic to get in touch with the gaffer to clear it with him and then sort out flights.
"The TTFF officials were still travelling home from Guatemala on Sunday, so they couldn't organise my travel. Hopefully, everything will drop into place and I will be back in Trinidad late on Monday.
"That will give me time to prepare myself for the game on Wednesday evening.
"This is a very important game for my country and it's get to be involved again."
Due to the times of return flights from the Caribbean, Silvio will head back to Wrexham on Thursday evening, arriving back at lunchtime on Friday.
Manager Dean Saunders was happy for the player.
"Silvio has been down a bit of late, but playing against York and now being recalled by his country has given him a lift," said the manager.
"This is exactly the sort of thing I was trying to point out to the players, if you put in the work, then you will get your rewards.
"It is a long trip for him, but he's used to it and it's great to see him smiling again."
