Thursday, 31 January 2013

Wales announce squad for Austria game

Wales have announced their squad for the forthcoming friendly with Austria at Swansea City’s Liberty Stadium on February 6.

The biggest talking point is the return of Cardiff striker Craig Bellamy to the fold, with much discussion taking place in the media as to whether the 33-year-old would continue his international career.

He had missed Wales’ opening four World Cup 2014 qualifiers through injury.

Another long-term absentee to return is Jack Collison. His last appearance was in the Gary Speed memorial fixture against Costa Rica almost a year ago, and his return to the Welsh midfield is a welcome one.

Promising young Swansea left back Ben Davies will get the chance to gain extra senior international experience, as will Huddersfield defender Joel Lynch, both of whom made their international debuts in the second half of 2012.

Uncapped Swansea defender Jazz Richards, on loan at Crystal Palace, also gets a chance to show manager Chris Coleman what he can do.

Wales squad:
Goalkeepers: Lewis Price (Crystal Palace), Boaz Myhill (West Brom), Owain Fon Williams (Tranmere).
Defenders: Ashley Williams (Swansea, captain), Jazz Richards (Swansea), Joel Lynch (Huddersfield), Sam Ricketts (Bolton), Chris Gunter (Reading), Adam Matthews (Celtic), Ben Davies (Swansea).
Midfielders: Jack Collison (West Ham), Andy King (Leicester), Joe Allen (Liverpool), Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal), David Vaughan (Sunderland), Joe Ledley (Celtic), Gareth Bale (Tottenham), Hal Robson-Kanu (Reading).
Forwards: Sam Vokes (Burnley), Simon Church (Reading), Craig Bellamy (Cardiff) Craig Davies (Bolton).

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