Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce has defended Neil Taylor after FIFA opened proceedings against him following his tackle on Seamus Coleman.
The Wales defender was sent off in Friday's 0-0 draw with the Republic of Ireland in Dublin after a challenge which broke Coleman's leg in two places.
Taylor could be handed an extended ban by FIFA but it is understood he has reached out to Everton full-back Coleman to express his remorse over the incident.
The Villa left back is expected to face Norwich in the Sky Bet Championship on Saturday and - after receiving criticism for the challenge - Bruce has backed Taylor.