On 26 May 2003 Williams played the full 90 minutes as Wales lost 2–0 against the USA in an international friendly at the Spartan Stadium in San Jose, California, his first international start for four years.
Williams took to the field on 26 May 2003 and played the entire match as Wales suffered a 2–0 defeat to the USA in a friendly game held at the Spartan Stadium in San Jose, California. This marked his return to international competition after a four-year hiatus.