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Paul Dummett: Newcastle say defender "has not retired" from Wales permanently

Defender Paul Dummett's decision not to play for Wales is only temporary, according to his club Newcastle United.

The 25-year-old has made himself unavailable for June's World Cup qualifier in Serbia.

But a Newcastle United statement said the left-back has withdrawn to concentrate on his fitness.

"Dummett... has not closed the door on his international career and hopes to represent the Dragons again in the future," read the statement.

"The left-back won't be involved in next month's World Cup qualifier in Serbia... but has not retired from international football altogether.

"After a gruelling campaign with the Magpies, in which he played through the pain barrier on several occasions, 25-year-old Dummett is keen to recharge his batteries and spend time with his family and friends in order to ensure he is at peak form and fitness for his hometown team's return to the Premier League.