The 20 year old was looking to make his thirteenth senior international cap for Wales but personal problems has meant he has had to pull himself out of John Toshack's side.
Also pulling out of the Wales sqaud ahead of their games with Iceland and Netherlands is Doncaster Rovers midfielder Brian Stock. Stock picked up a back injury in Rovers dramatic 1:0 win over rivals Leeds United in the League 1 play-off final at Wembley.
Cotterill who is on-loan from Wigan Athletic is unknown where his future lies. Athletic boss Steve Bruce has admitted that Cotterill still does have a future at the JJB but Blades boss Kevin Blackwell will try his hardest to persuade him to sign a deal at the Lane.