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Matt Grimes believes Joe Allen’s international return can “only be positive” for Wales.

Midfielder Allen retired from international duty little more than two months after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar but has been included in Craig Bellamy’s squad for the upcoming Nations League fixtures against Iceland and Montenegro.

And Swansea City captain Grimes says Allen’s international recall will provide a “massive boost” to the Wales squad.

“He’s an unbelievable guy and an unbelievable player,” Grimes told BBC Sport Wales.

“I think it’s a massive boost for Wales and their lads because he’s just a brilliant player. It can only be positive.

“Joe gives you so much more than just the football. He’s an unbelievable leader and character on and off the pitch, just having him there with his experience is unbelievable.”

Grimes has been a mainstay for the Swans since they were relegated from the Premier League in 2018.

The Swansea skipper is now one of the key senior figures under Luke Williams, although he admits the experience of Allen and Kyle Naughton have been hugely beneficial when it comes to improving his own leadership qualities.

“I learn off a lot of the senior players that have been here over the years,” added Grimes.

“Joe and Naughts are the two now, they’ve done everything in their careers.

“They’ve played at the highest level. You’d be a fool if you didn’t draw inspiration from them.”