career Lawrence has been an important player for the Trinidad and Tobago national team, having made his debut on 18 March 2000. He was awarded the MVP (Most Valuable Player) award at the 2001 Caribbean Cup, which Trinidad and Tobago won. On 16 November 2005, he (in his 61st cap) scored the goal against Bahrain that awarded Trinidad and Tobago a ticket to the 2006 World Cup. He played every minute of his country's campaign in Germany as the Soca Warriors secured an impressive 0–0 draw against Sweden and gave England a run for their money. He is also the player who approached Port Vale's Chris Birchall and asked him if he was interested in representing Trinidad and Tobago (Chris' mother was born there). After a failed qualifying campaign for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Lawrence, who had succeeded Dwight Yorke as national captain, announced his retirement from international football with 89 caps under his belt. Coaching career Lawrence joined Wigan Athletic as a coach in October 2010 after impressing Spanish manager Roberto Martinez on a trial during the 2010/11 pre-season. When Martinez was appointed as manager of Everton, Lawrence was appointed as first-team development coach. On 30 January 2017, Lawrence was appointed manager of Trinidad and Tobago. On 25 June 2021, Lawrence was appointed as Coventry City's new first-team coach. The 46-year-old joined Mark Robins’ coaching team for the start of pre-season training, which began the week after at Ryton.. On 12 March 2022, Mark Robins and his assistant Adi Viveash both tested positive for COVID-19, which left Lawrence in charge of the Sky Blues during their game against Sheffield United, which ended in a 4-1 win. Personal life As a member of the Trinidad and Tobago squad that competed at the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany, Lawrence was awarded the Chaconia Medal (Gold Class), the second highest state decoration of Trinidad and Tobago. Career statistics Scores and results list Trinidad and Tobago's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Lawrence goal. Managerial statistics Honours Wrexham FAW Premier Cup: 2000–01, 2002–03, 2003–04 Football League Trophy: 2005 Player of the season: 2003–04 Swansea Football League One: 2007–08Trinidad and TobagoCaribbean Cup: 2001 Caribbean Cup MVP: 2001Individual''' Chaconia Medal Gold Class, 2006 References External links BBC: Dennis Lawrence Swansea Player Profile Swansea Vital Player Profile 1974 births Living people Trinidad and Tobago footballers Association football central defenders Trinidad and