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'Outstanding' Wilson back in Wales' Nations League squad

Craig Bellamy has welcomed the return of Harry Wilson and Joe Rodon as Wales prepare for their final Nations League Group A4 fixtures against Norway and Portugal.

Harry Wilson, recalled to the Wales squad

Wilson has not played for his country since March, having withdrawn from the September squad with a quadricep injury. The 29-year-old joined Leeds United from Fulham in the summer and has contributed one assist in nine appearances across all competitions this season.

His Leeds team-mate Rodon also returns, despite not playing since August after suffering a hamstring injury while representing Daniel Farke's side.

“We've clearly seen in my time here the influence Harry's had. He's had a big influence on the team. He's been outstanding for us.”

Craig Bellamy, Wales head coach

Bellamy is also hoping Rodon and the rest of his returning players come through their club commitments before joining the squad.

“Joe's been immense, so it's great having him. Players have to come through [for their clubs] this week, so, fingers crossed, when we report on Sunday, we have these players available because they're really important to us.”

Manchester United goalkeeper Karl Darlow has been recalled, while Joe Duncan receives his first senior call-up. Duncan is on loan at National League side Southend United from Championship club Bristol City.

Cardiff City's Rubin Colwill earns his first call-up since last November. Kai Andrews, on loan at Oxford United from Coventry City, returns for the first time since June.

Wales took three points from their opening three matches during the last international break. They are three points behind Denmark and level on points with fourth-placed Norway, leaving them at risk of a relegation play-off or demotion from League A. A top-two finish would secure a place in the quarter-finals.

The final two fixtures

November 14 · Away
Norway v Wales
Ullevaal Stadion
November 17 · Home
Wales v Portugal
Cardiff City Stadium

Wales squad in full

Goalkeepers

  • Karl Darlow — Manchester United
  • Danny Ward — Wrexham
  • Joe Duncan — Southend United (on loan from Bristol City)

Defenders

  • Connor Roberts — Burnley
  • Ben Davies — Tottenham
  • Chris Mepham — West Brom
  • Joe Rodon — Leeds United
  • Ben Cabango — Swansea City
  • Neco Williams — Nottingham Forest
  • Jay Dasilva — Coventry City
  • Jayden Lienou — Leeds United

Midfielders

  • Ethan Ampadu — Leeds United
  • Josh Sheehan — Bolton Wanderers
  • Kai Andrews — Oxford United (on loan from Coventry City)
  • Rubin Colwill — Cardiff City
  • Joel Colwill — Cardiff City
  • Harry Wilson — Leeds United
  • Liam Cullen — Leicester City
  • David Brooks — Bournemouth

Forwards

  • Brennan Johnson — Everton
  • Sorba Thomas — Hull City
  • Lewis Koumas — Liverpool
  • Kieffer Moore — Wrexham
  • Mark Harris — Oxford United
  • Dan James — Leeds United
  • Cian Ashford — Cardiff City