Wales manager Ryan Giggs says Manchester United winger Daniel James is no diver and needs extra protection from referees.
James was booked for simulation on his first United start in Monday's 1-1 Premier League draw at Wolves, his every touch booed thereafter by the Molineux faithful.
But Giggs said 21-year-old speedster James - who scored on his United debut as a substitute in the opening-day 4-0 win over Chelsea - needs greater protection after being fouled several times at Wolves.
"You've seen he gets kicked a lot," Giggs said after naming James in his 26-man squad for next month's crunch Euro 2020 qualifier against Azerbaijan in Cardiff.
"Sometimes when you anticipate it, it can look like a dive. The speed he's going at it can look worse, but I'm not worried about that.
"He gets a lot of stick and referees need to protect him.
"I watched a lot of the pre-season games and he did well as he usually plays on the left.
"It gives me a different option as well if he's playing his club football on the right. If I want to do that I can."
