Wrexham platform driving Hyam's Scotland dream

Wrexham platform driving Hyam's Scotland dreamImage source, PA MediaImage caption, Scotland international Dom Hyam joined Wrexham from Blackburn Rovers on deadline day in the 2025 summer transfer windowByIan MitchelmoreBBC Sport WalesPublished11 minutes agoCommentsDom Hyam feels Wrexham's remarkable rise has been pivotal to his re-introduction to the Scotland squad in the build-up to the World Cup.Hyam had earned just one senior international cap prior to his switch from Blackburn Rovers to Wrexham last summer.And having been a pivotal figure in Wrexham's seventh place finish in the Championship last term, Hyam says the Red Dragons are significantly bolstering the chances of players earning international call-ups at present."It just shows well the club have done in such a short period of my time," the centre-back told BBC Sport Wales."Myself and Libby (New Zealand international Liberato Cacace) are going to the World Cup, I think I'm right right in saying the last player to represent Wrexham at a World Cup was Dennis Lawrence."He actually coached me at Coventry a few years ago, so it's funny how these things work out."It obviously helps that the club are playing in a competitive league and it was there for everyone to see that we competed right until the end."Evolution, not revolution? Wrexham's transfer plansPublished21 MayLatest Wrexham news, analysis and fan viewsHyam's patience rewardedDefender Hyam, 30, earned his first senior cap in 2023 but had to wait almost three years until his next appearance for Steve Clarke's side - which came against Ivory Coast at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium in March.Having been included in the Scots' squad for this summer's global showpiece, Hyam earned his third cap in a 4-1 friendly win over Curaçao on Saturday."I've said all along, I can only control what I do on the pitch at my club," explained Wrexham captain Hyam."I had...