Wales defender Lawlor set for Cardiff return

Wales defender Lawlor set for Cardiff returnImage source, Huw Evans Picture AgencyImage caption, Dylan Lawlor has made 24 Cardiff appearances in all competitions so far this season ByLuke HemmingsBBC Sport WalesPublished15 minutes agoCardiff City will be boosted by the return of Dylan Lawlor as the League One leaders look to extend their unbeaten run to 11 matches when they host Luton Town on Saturday (15:00 GMT).Wales international Lawlor, 20, has been unavailable since suffering a medial ligament injury during the win over Wigan Athletic in early January.But the defender is back in contention as Cardiff prepare to face Jack Wilshere’s Hatters side. “This week he’s been flying in training,” reported Cardiff boss Brian Barry-Murphy. “He’s one of the best lads you’ll ever meet. He loves the game, he’s desperate to train every single day.” Lawlor’s return to fitness is also good news for Wales boss Craig Bellamy, with the World Cup play-off semi-final against Bosnia-Herzegovina now just over seven weeks away. Lawlor has enjoyed a standout season so far, featuring in 19 league games, though Barry-Murphy says he has to be wary of the academy product’s enthusiasm. “Dylan’s inexperience means he might not always be 100%,” the Irishman reported.Just in Cardiff City news, analysis and fan views