FRIENDLY: Wales 5 Luxembourg 1
 WALES 5 LUXEMBOURG 1.
A convincing 5-1 win for Wales against Luxembourg at Parc Y Scarlets. Goals from David Cotterill, Joe Ledley, Andy King, Ashley Williams and Captain Craig Bellamy earned John Toshack’s side a comfortable win.
"I was very pleased with the application of the team, especially in the second half when we looked a much better balanced side. I felt Steve Morison had a very good debut and caused a lot of problems. Although he didn't score, he can be proud of his debut." - John Toshack.
This was Wales’ last friendly international ahead of the first Euro 2012 qualifier against Montenegro in September.
Att: 4,504.
 Wales line up:
1. Wayne Hennessey (Wolves), 2. Sam Ricketts (Bolton Wanderers), 3. Chris Gunter (Nottingham Forest), 4. Brian Stock (Doncaster Rovers), 5. Craig Morgan (Preston), 6. Ashley Williams (Swansea City), 7. Joe Ledley (Celtic), 8. Craig Bellamy (Manchester City - Capt), 9. Steve Morison (Millwall), 10. Robert Earnshaw (Nottingham Forest), 17. David Cotterill (Swansea City).
Subs: 12. Boaz Myhill (WBA), 13. Neal Eardley (Blackpool), 14. Andrew Crofts (Norwich City), 15. Andy King (Leicester City), 16. David Vaughan (Blackpool), 23. Jason Brown (Blackburn Rovers).
Out today are Gareth Bale and Darcy Blake with minor concerns over their fitness, they have been left out as a precaution.
Three more players have withdrawn from the squad due to injury. Out are David Edwards (groin), Simon Church (calf) and Ched Evans (ankle). David Cotterill has been called up as replacement for Sam Vokes.
With four withdrawals and the retirement of Simon Davies from the original squad, manager John Toshack is left with 19 players for game against Luxembourg.
Tickets are on sale up until kick off, £10 adults and £5 concessions.
other information:
Friendly: Wales v Luxembourg.
Venue: Parc Y Scarlets, LLanelli.
Date: Wednesday 11th August 2010.
Kick off: 7.45pm.
Referee: Mattias Gestranius (Finland).
Other: Wales in Red & White, Luxembourg all White.
LIVE: Sky Sports 2.
updated: Wed, 11 August, 2010 11:55 UK.
Sam Vokes is out after being carried off on a stretcher with a hamstring injury, this just 13 minutes after coming on as a substitute for Bristol City on Saturday (8th). Ched Evans is also a doubt with an ankle injury, "I will report for duty at the camp and get assessed by the physios and see how I go". - said Ched, he has reported but will not train on Monday. Simon Davies has decided to retire from international football.
Wayne Hennessey has been passed fit and has joined the squad. There are three training session's planned for Monday and Tuesday.
John Toshack has named a 23-man squad for the Luxembourg friendly on Wednesday.
Wales squad:
Goalkeepers: Jason Brown (Blackburn Rovers), Wayne Hennessey (Wolves), Boaz Myhill (WBA).
Defenders: Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur), Darcy Blake (Cardiff City),
Neal Eardley (Blackpool), Chris Gunter (Nottingham Forest), Craig Morgan (Preston), Sam Ricketts (Bolton Wanderers), Ashley Williams (Swansea City).
Midfielders: Andrew Crofts (Norwich City), Simon Davies (Fulham), David Edwards (Wolves), Andy King (Leicester City), Joe Ledley (Celtic), Brian Stock (Doncaster Rovers), David Vaughan (Blackpool)
Forwards: Craig Bellamy (Manchester City), Simon Church (Reading), Robert Earnshaw (Nottingham Forest), Ched Evans (Sheffield United), Steve Morison (Millwall), Sam Vokes (on loan Bristol City)
James Collins, Lewin Nyatanga and Joe Allen were not considered because of injury. Aaron Ramsey and Jack Collison are long-term absentees through injuries.
From the original squad that was named for the Croatia friendly in May, there are no places for David Cotterill, Danny Gabbidon and Andy Dorman.
TEAM NEWS: Lewin Nyatanga is out due to a knee injury, whilst centre half partner James Collins is also set to miss out due to a pre-season injury. Long term injuries to Aaron Ramsey and Jack Collison mean they are still unavailable for selection.
Wales will play Luxembourg in their final friendly international before the start Euro 2012 campaign in September.
Game will be played on Wednesday 11th August 2010. The game is a return for the friendly played in Luxembourg City in March 2008.
Venue has been confirmed as Parc y Scarlets, LLanelli, kick off time 7:45pm.
Tickets are priced at Adults £10, Juveniles (Under 16) £5. A booking fee applies.
They are available from Parc y Scarles Ticket office on: 0871 871 8088. Further information from www.scarlets.co.uk.
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MATCH: Croatia 2 Wales 0
 CROATIA 2 WALES 0
GOALS Croatia:
Rakitic 45
Gabric 82
Wales’ penultimate friendly before the start of the Euro 2012 qualifying matches ended in a disappointing defeat in Croatia.
"It's disappointing and unfortunate we had the amount of players missing we have, we arranged this game with the [Euro 2012 qualifier] Montenegro match in mind in September because it will be a similar type of atmosphere. To lose the first goal right on half-time was disappoining and in the second half we were stretched numbers-wise." - Wales manager John Toshack.
Wales line up:
1. Wayne Hennessey (Wolves), 2. Sam Ricketts (Bolton), 3. Chris Gunter (Nottingham Forest), 4. Ashley Williams (Swansea City) (Capt), 5. Craig Morgan (Peterborough United), 6. Lewin Nyatanga (Bristol City), 7. Brian Stock (Doncaster Rovers),8. Dave Edwards (Wolverhampton Wanderers), 9. Simon Church (Reading), 10. Robert Earnshaw (Nottingham Forest), 11. Andy Dorman (St.Mirren).
Subs: 12. Boaz Myhill (Hull City), 13. Neil Taylor (Wrexham), 14. Mark Bradley (Walsall), 15. Christian Ribeiro (Bristol City), 16. Hal Robson-Kanu (Reading), 17. Sam Vokes (Wolves).
updated: Sunday, 23rd May 2010, 21:05 UK.
Andrew Crofts has withdrawn from the squad (Thursday 20th May), he is unable to travel due to a possible club transfer. At this late stage there was no time call up a replacement, so a squad of only 17 players will travel to Croatia on Friday afternoon (21st May).
Manager John Toshack and team captain Ashley Williams will hold on Press conference on Saturday afternoon (22nd May). The squad will then train at Gradski Stadium, Osijek on Saturday evening.
Revised Wales squad:
Goalkeepers: Wayne Hennessey, Boaz Myhill.
Defenders: Craig Morgan, Sam Ricketts, Ashley Williams (Capt), Lewin Nyatanga, Chris Gunter, Neil Taylor, Christian Ribeiro.
Midfielders: Mark Bradley, Brian Stock, Andy Dorman, Hal Robson-Kanu, David Edwards.
Forwards: Robert Earnshaw, Simon Church, Sam Vokes.
Croatia won 1-0 away in Austria on Wednesday 19th May. The FAW have sold approx 50 tickets, though more supporters are expected to make the trip.
 other information:
Friendly: Croatia v Wales.
Venue: Stadion Gradski Vrt. (City Garden Stadium), Osijek.
Date: Sunday 23rd May 2010.
Kick off: 7pm local time, 6pm UK.
Referee: Slavki Vincic (Slovenia).
Other: Wales in yellow.
LIVE: S4C.
Craig Bellamy is the latest player to pull out of the squad, due to injury. The Wales captain reported to the team hotel this afternoon, but the medical staff have decided that his calf injury needed treatment and he is not fit enough to be considered for the trip to Croatia. A squad of 18 players will travel on Friday.
Four players have been called up from the Under 21 squad. Mark Bradley (Walsall), Neil Taylor (Wreham), Christian Ribeiro (Bristol City) and Hal Robson-Kanu (Reading) have all been drafted in. Ched Evans is also out for personal reasons.
The squad will train tomorrow morning (Thursday 20th) at 10:30am, with a selected player press conference at 1:30pm.
Five players have withdrawn from the squad. Out are Andy King, Danny Gabbidon, David Cotterill, Simon Davies and James Collins.
King suffered a hamstring injury during extra time in the play-off semi final against Cardiff City, he is expected to be sidelined for three weeks. Davies has withdrawn in order to rest his ongoing foot problems and Collins has asked to be withdrawn due to the imminent birth of his first child.
Two replacements from the Under 21 squad will be named on Tuesday (18th May).
John Toshack has named a 21 man squad for the friendly international against Croatia.
Out injured are Aaron Ramsey, Jack Collison and Gareth Bale. Also, Joe Ledley (Cardiff City), David Vaughan & Neal Eardley (both Blackpool) will be involved in the Championship play-off match at Wembley.
Craig Bellamy returns after missing the last three matches. There are returns from injury for Danny Gabbidon and David Edwards. "This will be a stern test for the players, especially as the Croatians expect a full-house in Osijek and a very passionate crowd. However, it fits the profile of opponents for us, with the matches coming-up against Montenegro and Bulgaria in the Autumn." - John Toshack.
Wales squad:
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PLAYER |
CLUB |
Date of Birth (Age) |
Pos |
Caps |
Goals |
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Wayne Hennessey |
Wolves |
24.01.87. (23) |
GK |
24 |
- |
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Boaz Myhill |
Hull City |
09.11.82. (27) |
GK |
7 |
- |
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James Collins |
Aston Villa |
23.08.83. (26) |
D |
34 |
2 |
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Danny Gabbidon |
West Ham United |
08.08.79. (30) |
D |
43 |
- |
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Chris Gunter |
Nottingham Forest |
21.07.89. (20) |
D |
21 |
- |
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Craig Morgan |
Peterborough United |
18.06.85. (24) |
D |
19 |
- |
|
Lewin Nyatanga |
Bristol City |
18.08.88. (21) |
D |
32 |
- |
|
Sam Ricketts |
Bolton Wanderers |
11.10.81. (28) |
D |
37 |
- |
|
Ashley Williams |
Swansea City |
23.08.84. (25) |
D |
19 |
- |
|
Andrew Crofts |
Brighton |
29.05.84. (25) |
M |
13 |
- |
|
Simon Davies |
Fulham |
23.10.79. (30) |
M |
58 |
6 |
|
Andy Dorman |
St. Mirren |
01.05.82. (28) |
M |
- |
- |
|
David Edwards |
Wolves |
03.02.86. (24) |
M |
18 |
3 |
|
Andy King |
Leicester City |
29.10.88. (21) |
M |
3 |
- |
|
Brian Stock |
Doncaster Rovers |
24.12.81. (28) |
M |
1 |
- |
|
Craig Bellamy |
Manchester City |
13.07.79. (30) |
F |
58 |
17 |
|
Simon Church |
Reading |
12.12.88. (21) |
F |
7 |
1 |
|
David Cotterill |
Swansea City |
04.12.87. (22) |
F |
16 |
- |
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Robert Earnshaw |
Nottingham Forest |
06.04.81. (29) |
F |
48 |
14 |
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Ched Evans |
Sheffield United |
28.12.88. (21) |
F |
12 |
2 |
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Sam Vokes |
Wolves |
21.10.89. (20) |
F |
15 |
2 |
John Toshack will announce his squad for the friendly international against Croatia on Thursday 13th May at around mid-day.
Wales will be without Aaron Ramsey and Jack Collison, while both Gareth Bale and Joe Allen are also out and captain Craig Bellamy is likely to be unavailable.
"Gareth Bale has pulled out this morning, we've been in touch with Tottenham and he needs to have some treatment to a knee injury." - John Toshack.
A squad of around 25 players is expected to be named, with a final squad of around 20 players travelling Croatia, other players will then travel with the Under 21s to Austria.
Players involved in the Football League play off finals will not travel.
Croatia squad:
Croatia coach Slaven Bilic today, named the following 21-man squad for an away friendly at Austria in Klagenfurt on May 19th, a home friendly against Wales on May 23rd, and a friendly away to Estonia three days later.
Squad list:
Goalkeepers: Vedran Runje (RC Lens), Danijel Subaiæ (Hajduk Split), Stipe Pletikosa (Spartak Moskow)
Defenders: Josip imuniæ (Hoffenheim), Hrvoje Èale (Trabzonspor), Dario Kneeviæ (Livorno), Jurica Buljat (Hajduk), Ivan Striniæ (Hajduk).
Midfielders: Darijo Srna (Shakhtar Donetsk), Ognjen Vukojeviæ (Dynamo Kiev), Nikola Pokrivaè (Monaco), Tomislav Dujmoviæ (Lokomotiv), Danijel Pranjiæ (Bayern Munich), Luka Modriæ (Tottenham), Drago Gabriæ (Trabzonspor)
Forwards: Ivica Oliæ (Bayern Munich), Mladen Petriæ (Hamburg), Mario Mandukiæ (Dinamo Zagreb), Eduardo Da Silva (Arsenal), Nikica Jelaviæ (Rapid), Mate Biliæ (Sporting Gijon).
The Croatian FA has now given a revised kick off time for the friendly match in Osijek on Sunday May 23rd.
The match will now kick off at 7pm local time, 6pm UK.
The FAW have confirmed that Wales will face Croatia away on Sunday May 23rd 2010.
The game will be played in the Stadion Gradski Vrt. (City Garden Stadium), Osijek, which is in the eastern part of the country, some 180 miles from Zagreb.
Kick off time has been announced as 5.30pm (local time, 4.30pm UK), but this is to be confirmed as the time may now be moved.
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FRIENDLY RESULT: Wales 0 Sweden 1
Wales (0) 0 Sweden (1) 1
Elmander 44
A disappointing 1-0 defeat for Wales against Sweden at the Liberty Stadium.
A solitary goal on the stroke of half-time from Johan Elmander gave the visitors the win, who also had a goal ruled out for offside.
Wales rarely threatened throughout the game, only creating a couple of half chances on what was a disappointing evening overall for John Toshack’s side.
Att: 8,258
Wales starting line up:
1. Boaz Myhill, 2. Chris Gunter, 3. Gareth Bale, 4. Ashley Williams, 5. James Collins (Capt), 6. Craig Morgan, 7. Ched Evans, 8. Jack Collison, 9. Simon Church, 10. Simon Davies, 11. David Vaughan.
Jack Collison who has had issues with a knee problem has been passed fit.
Subs:
12. Wayne Hennessey, 13. Neal Eardley, 14. Andy Dorman, 15. Lewin Nyatanga, 16. Andrew Crofts, 17. David Cotterill, 18. Robert Earnshaw, 19. Sam Vokes, 20. Andy King. [source faw.org.uk]
updated: Wednesday, 3rd March 2010, 21:35 UK.
The Squad have meet up ahead of the game. So far the only confirmed absentee is Aaron Ramsey.
Several players who have been in action on Sunday will join up on Monday.
Ashley Williams has a dead leg, he did not train on Monday. Sam Ricketts is out with a knee injury. James Collins will captain the side.
Tickets can be purchased up to kick off time from the ticket office at the Liberty Stadium. Call: 0870 040 0004
other information:
Friendly Match: Wales v Sweden
Venue: Liberty Stadium, Swansea.
Date: Wednesday 3rd March 2010.
Kick off: 7.45pm.
COVERAGE: LIVE on Sky Sports 2.
John Toshack has named a bumper 22-man squad for the Nationwide friendly International against Sweden. Both Joe Allen (Swansea City) and Brian Stock (Doncaster Rovers), would have been included but due to injury are not available for selection. Long term absentees due to injury are Danny Gabbidon, Joe Ledley and David Edwards.
Goalkeepers: Wayne Hennessey (Wolves), Boaz Myhill (Hull City).
Defenders: Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur), James Collins (Aston Villa), Neal Eardley (Blackpool), Chris Gunter (Nottingham Forest), Craig Morgan (Peterborough United), Lewin Nyatanga (Bristol City), Sam Ricketts (Bolton Wanderers), Ashley Williams (Swansea City).
Midfielders: Jack Collison (West Ham United), Andrew Crofts (Brighton & Hove Albion), Simon Davies (Fulham), Andy Dorman (St.Mirren), Andy King (Leicester City), Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal), David Vaughan (Blackpool).
Forwards: Simon Church (Reading), David Cotterill (Swansea City), Robert Earnshaw (Nottingham Forest), Ched Evans (Sheffield United), Sam Vokes (Wolves).
Wales will face Sweden at the Liberty Stadium on Wednesday March 3rd.
Full Squad will be announced on Friday 26th February at around mid-day. The squad will then meet up on Sunday evening ahead of the game.
With clubs being informed today by the FAW (Monday 22nd), news has filtered through that there are call ups for Andy King (Leicester City), Andrew Crofts (Brighton), Wayne Hennessey and Sam Vokes (both Wolves) [source club web sites].
Sweden squad:
Goalkeepers: Eddie Gustafsson (Red Bull Salzburg), Andreas Isaksson (PSV Eindhoven).
Defenders: Andreas Granqvist (FC Groningen), Sebastian Larsson (Birmingham City), Daniel Majstorovic (AEK Athene), Olof Mellberg (Olympiakos), Jonas Olsson (West Bromwich Albion), Behrang Safari (FC Basel), Oscar Wendt (FC Kopenhagen).
Midfielders: Rasmus Elm (AZ Alkmaar), Viktor Elm (SC Heerenveen), Tobias Hysén (IFK Göteborg), Kim Kallström (Olympique Lyon), Anders Svensson (IF Elfsborg), Pontus Wernbloom (AZ Alkmaar).
Forwards: Marcus Berg (HSV), Johan Elmander (Bolton Wanderers), Ola Toivonen (PSV Eindhoven), Christian Wilhelmsson (Al-Hilal).
earlier:
The FAW has now finalised the details of the friendly international for March 3rd and this will be announced tomorrow on the FAW website at 10am.
Wales’ next international is set to be played on Wednesday 3rd March, currently there is no news on any opponents or whether the game will be at home or away. The senior side are then set to play 2 or 3 matches at the end of the current football season, these matches probably away from home. With the Euro 2012 qualifiers set to start in September there will be one final friendly international, probably at home in August.
Brian Flynn’s Under 21 side are also set to play on Wednesday 3rd March, currently there is no news on any opponents or whether the game will be at home or away. The Under 17s will also have friendly matches ahead of the UEFA Elite round of matches in the Spring of 2010.
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FRIENDLY: Wales 3 Scotland 0
 WALES (3) 3 SCOTLAND (0) 0:
Goals from David Edwards, Simon Church and Aaron Ramsey earned Wales an excellent 3-0 win against Scotland at the Cardiff City Stadium. Att: 13,844.
GOAL ACTION:
Wales 1-0: Good work down the right by Ricketts released Ramsey, his cross found Edwards who volleyed home from 12 yards put Wales 1-0 up after 17 minutes.
Wales 2-0: Ramsey, slides the ball through on left for Ledley. He cuts the ball back for Church to finish from close range. Wales 2-0 up
Wales 3-0: Scotland lose the ball in midfield and Ramsey picks it up, he skips past the Scottish defence into the area to finish with a right foot shot into the bottom right hand corner.
GOALS: Edwards 17', Church 32’, Ramsey 35’.
Wales starting line up:
Wayne Hennessey, Sam Ricketts, Gareth Bale, Ashley Williams (Capt), Craig Morgan, Lewin Nyatanga, David Edwards, Aaron Ramsey, Joe Ledley, Ched Evans, Simon Church.
Subs: Jason Brown, Sam Vokes, Jermaine Easter, Andy Dorman, Danny Gabbidon, David Cotterill, Robert Earnshaw, Adam Matthews, Darcy Blake, Andy King, Joe Allen.
other information:
Friendly Match: Wales v Scotland
Venue: Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff.
Date: Saturday 14th November 2009.
Kick off: 3pm.
LIVE: LIVE on Sky Sports.
updated: Saturday, 14th November 2009, 16:51 UK.
Chris Gunter is the latest player out, the defender has a viral complaint. Robert Earnshaw did not train on Wednesday with the rest of the squad (calf strain). Ashley Williams is set to captain the side.
Both Sam Vokes and Jermaine Easter were with their clubs this evening and are set to join up with the squad shortly.
The rest of squad has meet up at Vale, they will train on twice on Wednesday, and will attend the FAW Awards on Wednesday evening. Next training session will be on Thursday morning at the Cardiff City Stadium with a further session on Friday morning.
Both the Captain and Manager’s press conference is held on Friday afternoon, along with player’s media session on Wednesday afternoon.
Ticket sales are currently at around 13k Wednesday (11th November).
There are call up ups for Andy Dorman, Robert Earnshaw, Joe Allen and Adam Matthews and Darcy Blake.
Out due to injury are Simon Davies (ankle), James Collins (groin), Craig Bellamy (knee) and Jack Collison (knee). There are also fitness doubts over Chris Gunter and Andy King. Danny Gabbidon has been passed fit after being assessed by Wales' medical staff and is due to meet up with thw squad on Tuesday.
The Wales squad are due to meet up on Tuesday afternoon, November 10th.
James Collins has a groin injury, and missed the game for his club on Saturday.
There remain injury doubts about Simon Davies (ankle) and Danny Gabbidon (hip and calf). Both players have not played for their respective clubs over the weekend. Andy King has suffered a suspected broken arm playing for his club.
John Toshack has named a 23-man squad for the Nationwide Friendly International against Scotland. Simon Davies returns, David Vaughan, Neal Eardley, Boaz Myhill and Rob Earnshaw are all injured. Lewis Price has elected to play for his club Brentford on the day of the match. There is no call up for Andy Dorman after the change in eligibility rules. Dorman has been looked at by the Welsh Management team but was just not considered for this squad.Jason Brown, David Cornell and Andy King are called up.
Original Wales squad:
Goalkeepers: Jason Brown (Blackburn Rovers), David Cornell (Swansea City), Wayne Hennessey (Wolves).
Defenders: Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur), James Collins (Aston Villa), Danny Gabbidon (West Ham United), Chris Gunter (Nottingham Forest), Craig Morgan (Peterborough United), Lewin Nyatanga (Bristol City), Sam Ricketts (Bolton Wanderers), Ashley Williams (Swansea City).
Midfielders: Jack Collison (West Ham United), David Cotterill (Sheffield United), Simon Davies (Fulham), David Edwards (Wolves), Andy King (Leicester City), Joe Ledley (Cardiff City), Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal).
Forwards: Craig Bellamy (Manchester City), Simon Church (Reading), Ched Evans (Sheffield United), Jermaine Easter (MK Dons), Sam Vokes (on loan Leeds Utd)
Scotland squad:
Goalkeepers: Craig Gordon (Sunderland), Jamie Langfield (Aberdeen), David Marshall (Cardiff)
Defenders: Christophe Berra (Wolves), Gary Caldwell (Celtic), Steven Caldwell (Burnley), Danny Fox (Celtic), Alan Hutton (Tottenham), Stephen McManus (Celtic), Lee Wallace (Hearts), Steven Whittaker (Rangers)
Midfielders: Don Cowie (Watford), Graham Dorrans (West Brom), Darren Fletcher (Manchester United), Ross McCormack (Cardiff), James McFadden (Birmingham), Barry Robson (Celtic), Kevin Thomson (Rangers)
Forwards: Steven Fletcher (Burnley), Kevin Kyle (Kilmarnock), Kenny Miller (Rangers), Steven Naismith (Rangers), Derek Riordan (Hibernian).
The FAW have confirmed that Wales will play Scotland in their first International at the new Cardiff City Stadium, the game is to be played on Saturday 14th November, kick off 3pm. The match will be the 104th meeting of the two teams. The FAW is very pleased to have the opportunity of using the facilities at the new stadium and grateful to all at Cardiff City for their help and assistance in staging the game. Everyone looks forward to a great afternoon of football. | | |
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FRIENDLY: Wales v Estonia
A satisfactory 1-0 win for Wales against Estonia at Parc y Scarlets. A Robert Earnshaw penalty after 26 minutes gave John Toshack’s youthful side the victory.
Wales line up:
12. Boaz Myhill (Hull City), 2. Chris Gunter (Tottenham Hotspur), 3. Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur), 4. Ashley Williams (SWansea City), 5. Craig Morgan (Peterborough United) , 6. Lewin Nyatanga (Derby County), 7. Joe Ledley (Cardiff City) (Capt), 8. Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal), 9. Sam Vokes (Wolves), 10. Robert Earnshaw (Nottingham Forest), 11. Jack Collison (West Ham Utd).
Subs: 1. Wayne Hennessey (Wolves), 13. Simon Church (Reading), 14. David Edwards (Wolves), 15. Owain Tudur Jones (Swansea City), 16. Andy King (Leicester City), 17. Ched Evans (Manchester City), 18. Joe Allen (Swansea City) , 19. Neal Eardley (Oldham Athletic), 27. Lewis Price (Derby County)
David Cotterill (Sheffield United) has withdrawn after an injury sustained in the play-off match at Wembley. Also sidelined for a few days of are Sam Ricketts (Hull City) with a back injury and David Edwards (Wolves) with a virus. At this time no replacements have been named. Game LIVE on Sky Sports 2.
The squad was given a boost by the arrival of Danny Gabbidon to train with the players. Gabbidon is now close to full fitness and his club has given him the green light to join Wales for a few days training. "It's been a long hard road back, but I never doubted myself. These last few weeks have seen a real improvement and I can't wait to get back to full training - something that I thought I would never say. It is great to be back with the lads and I am really looking forward to a few days of being with them. It really is a big boost at the end of what has been my hardest time in football." - Danny Gabbidon.
John Toshack has named a 22 man squad for the Nationwide Friendly International against Estonia. Squad meet up on Tuesday evening 26th May ahead of the game.
James Collins has declared himself unfit and will miss out due to his calf injury. There are call-ups from the Under 21s for Joe Allen, Simon Church and Andy King. A squad of 20 players will then travel onto Baku for the World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan. Also out are Craig Bellamy, Jason Koumas and Simon Davies. Around 3,000 tickets have so far been sold for the game at Parc Y Scarlets.
Wales squad:
Goalkeepers: Wayne Hennessey (Wolves), Boaz Myhill (Hull City), Lewis Price (Derby County).
Defenders: Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur), Neal Eardley (Oldham Athletic), Chris Gunter (Tottenham Hotspur), Craig Morgan (Peterborough United) , Lewin Nyatanga (Derby County), Sam Ricketts (Hull City), Ashley Williams (Swansea City).
Midfielders: Joe Allen (Swansea City), Jack Collison (West Ham Utd), David Cotterill (Sheffield United), David Edwards (Wolves), Owain Tudur Jones (Swansea City), Andy King (Leicester City), Joe Ledley (Cardiff City), Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal).
Forwards: Simon Church (Reading), Robert Earnshaw (Nottingham Forest), Ched Evans (Manchester City), Sam Vokes (Wolves).
John Toshack will name the squad for the Nationwide Friendly International against Estonia Friday 22nd May 2009 at around mid-day, selected players will meet on Tuesday evening 26th May ahead of the game. The squad for the game against Estonia will probably be the same squad for the trip to Baku a week later, with John Toshack expected to name around 25 players.
Ticket prices as follows: Adults £10, Juveniles (Under 16) £5, for all parts of the stadium. (not including booking fee). Tickets will go on sale shortly.
The game helps to bridge the gap between the end of the domestic season and the FIFA World Cup qualifier in Baku, against Azerbaijan, on Saturday 6th June 2009.
Wales will face Estonia on Friday 29th May 2009, match will be played at Parc Y Scarlets, Llanelli, kick off 7.30pm. The sides have met once before back in 1994, Wales winning 2-1 in Tallinn. It will be the first ever senior international to be played in Llanelli.
posted: 9:42am Thursday 16th April 2009.
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NEWS: Wales May friendly
Contrary to recent reports, the FAW have not yet agreed a friendly international at the end of May. Kazakhstan had been mentioned as possible opponents for Wales, the FAW have now confirmed that they are now no longer possible opponents.
Any game at the end of May would be in preparation for the FIFA World Cup qualifier in Azerbaijan on Saturday June 6th, the match would bridge the long gap between the end of the domestic season for many players and the World Cup date in June.
Further information to follow.
updated: 4:34pm Tuesday 7th April 2009.
earlier: Wales are set to face Kazakhstan on Friday May 29th at Parc y Scarlets, Llanelli if the FAW's international committee agree. (game tbc by the FAW next week). The friendly international will be in preparation for the trip to Baku to face Azerbaijan in a 2010 World Cup qualifier on Saturday 6th June. It will be the first time the two nations will have played at senior level. Details to be confirmed by the FAW. "They really want us to use the place and have done everything to make us welcome, the pitch is outstanding, I have no complaints about that. And the stadium suits us just fine." - Brian Flynn after the U21 game against Luxembourg.
posted: 7:15pm Wednesday 1st April 2009. | | |
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NEWS: Poland 1 Wales 0
RESULT: Poland (0) 1 Wales (0) 0
Guerreiro 79
Wales line up:
1. Wayne Hennessey (Wolves), 2. Chris Gunter (Tottenham Hotspur), 3. Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur), 4. Sam Ricketts (Hull City), 5. Ashley Williams (Swansea City), 6. Lewin Nyatanga (Derby County), 7. Jack Collison (West Ham), 8. Craig Bellamy (Manchester City), 9. David Edwards (Wolves), 10. Ched Evans (Manchester City), 11. Joe Ledley (Cardiff City).
Subs:
12. Boaz Myhill (Hull City), 13. Owain Tudur Jones (Swansea City), 14. Carl Fletcher (Crystal Palace), 15. Rhys Williams (Middlesbrough), 16. Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal), 17. Andrew Crofts (Gillingham), 18. David Vaughan (Blackpool), 19. Sam Vokes (Wolves), 20. David Cotterill (Sheffield United) , 21. Neal Eardley (Oldham Athletic), 27. Owain Fon Williams (Stockport County).
There are five withdrawals from the squad. Out are Craig Davies (Brighton), Craig Morgan (Peterborough), Simon Davies (Fulham), Robert Earnshaw (Nottingham Forest) and Jason Koumas (Wigan). James Collins (West Ham) is also out.
Rhys Williams (on loan at Burnley) has been called up from the Under 21 squad. Game LIVE on Setanta Sports and S4C. The squad flies out on Monday morning, with three training sessions planned ahead of the game. Kick off at the Vila Real De Santo Antonio Sports Complex is at 5.15pm.
John Toshack has named a 27-man squad for the friendly international against Poland. With several players having injury issues, the squad is slightly larger than usual, and they will be given as much time as needed to regain fitness.
Original Wales squad:
Goalkeepers: Wayne Hennessey (Wolves), Boaz Myhill (Hull City), Owain Fon Williams (Stockport)
Defenders: Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur), James Collins (West Ham United), Neal Eardley (Oldham), Chris Gunter (Tottenham Hotspur), Craig Morgan (Peterborough United), Lewin Nyatanga (Derby County), Sam Ricketts (Hull City), Ashley Williams (Swansea City)
Midfielders: Jack Collison (West Ham United), Andrew Crofts (loan Peterborough United), Simon Davies (Fulham), David Edwards (Wolves), Carl Fletcher (Crystal Palace), Owain Tudur Jones (Swansea City), Jason Koumas (Wigan Athletic), Joe Ledley (Cardiff City), Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal), David Vaughan (Blackpool)
Forwards: Craig Bellamy (Manchester City), David Cotterill (Sheffield United), Craig Davies (Brighton), Robert Earnshaw (Nottm Forest), Ched Evans (Man City), Sam Vokes (Wolves).
The venue for the Poland v Wales friendly international in Portugal on Wednesday 11th February 2009 has now been agreed. The match will be played at the Vila Real De Santo Antonio Sports Complex, some 60km from Faro, on the Algarve. The venue is is on the main road between Faro and Seville in Spain. Kick off 5.15pm. Game LIVE on Setanta Sports and S4C.
earlier:
The FAW have confirmed that Wales will play Poland in Portugal on Wednesday 11th February 2009. Venue and kick off time to be confirmed as Portugal are also playing at home on the same day. More details to follow in early December.
posted 3:52pm Friday 21st November 2008. | | |
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MATCH NEWS: Poland 1 Wales 0
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RESULT: Poland (0) 1 Wales (0) 0
Guerreiro 79
Wales line up:
1. Wayne Hennessey (Wolves), 2. Chris Gunter (Tottenham Hotspur), 3. Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur), 4. Sam Ricketts (Hull City), 5. Ashley Williams (Swansea City), 6. Lewin Nyatanga (Derby County), 7. Jack Collison (West Ham), 8. Craig Bellamy (Manchester City), 9. David Edwards (Wolves), 10. Ched Evans (Manchester City), 11. Joe Ledley (Cardiff City).
Subs:
12. Boaz Myhill (Hull City), 13. Owain Tudur Jones (Swansea City), 14. Carl Fletcher (Crystal Palace), 15. Rhys Williams (Middlesbrough), 16. Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal), 17. Andrew Crofts (Gillingham), 18. David Vaughan (Blackpool), 19. Sam Vokes (Wolves), 20. David Cotterill (Sheffield United) , 21. Neal Eardley (Oldham Athletic), 27. Owain Fon Williams (Stockport County).
There are five withdrawals from the squad. Out are Craig Davies (Brighton), Craig Morgan (Peterborough), Simon Davies (Fulham), Robert Earnshaw (Nottingham Forest) and Jason Koumas (Wigan). James Collins (West Ham) is also out.
Rhys Williams (on loan at Burnley) has been called up from the Under 21 squad. Game LIVE on Setanta Sports and S4C. The squad flies out on Monday morning, with three training sessions planned ahead of the game. Kick off at the Vila Real De Santo Antonio Sports Complex is at 5.15pm.
John Toshack has named a 27-man squad for the friendly international against Poland. With several players having injury issues, the squad is slightly larger than usual, and they will be given as much time as needed to regain fitness.
Original Wales squad:
Goalkeepers: Wayne Hennessey (Wolves), Boaz Myhill (Hull City), Owain Fon Williams (Stockport)
Defenders: Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur), James Collins (West Ham United), Neal Eardley (Oldham), Chris Gunter (Tottenham Hotspur), Craig Morgan (Peterborough United), Lewin Nyatanga (Derby County), Sam Ricketts (Hull City), Ashley Williams (Swansea City)
Midfielders: Jack Collison (West Ham United), Andrew Crofts (loan Peterborough United), Simon Davies (Fulham), David Edwards (Wolves), Carl Fletcher (Crystal Palace), Owain Tudur Jones (Swansea City), Jason Koumas (Wigan Athletic), Joe Ledley (Cardiff City), Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal), David Vaughan (Blackpool)
Forwards: Craig Bellamy (Manchester City), David Cotterill (Sheffield United), Craig Davies (Brighton), Robert Earnshaw (Nottm Forest), Ched Evans (Man City), Sam Vokes (Wolves).
Wales manager John Toshack will announce a squad of either 22 or 24 players for the friendly international against Poland on Monday 2nd February at around mid-day. Game LIVE on Setanta Sports and S4C.
The FAW expect to play at least one, and possibly two, UEFA Under 21 Championship qualifiers around the end of March / early April 2009. The draw for these matches will take place in Denmark on February 4th.
Also, there may be a 'B' International in the middle of May, to keep players match fit between the end of the domestic season and the World Cup qualifier in June against Azerbaijan. Finally, there may be another senior 'A' international prior to the World Cup game in Baku. This could be a game played 'on the way' to Baku. |
posted: 8:43am Monday 5th January 2009. | |
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FRIENDLY: Denmark 0 Wales 1
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 RESULT: Denmark (0) 0 Wales (0) 1.
Bellamy 77.
A late Craig Bellamy goal earned Wales a hard fought win away against Denmark.
Wales line up:
Boaz Myhill, Chris Gunter, James Collins, Ashley Williams, Lewin Nytanga, Gareth Bale, Jack Collison, David Edwards, Aaron Ramsey, Craig Bellamy (capt), Ched Evans.
Subs: Wayne Hennessey, Owain Tudur Jones, Darcy Blake, Sam Ricketts, Craig Morgan, Neal Eardley, Sam Vokes, Shaun MacDonald.
Denmark line up: Tomas Sorensen, Kasper Bogulund, Per Kroldrup, Daniel Agger, Thomas Rasmussen, Dennis Rommedahl, Thomas Kristensen, Hjalte Bo Norregaard, Michael Krohl-Dehli, Morten Norsderant, Nickalas Bendtner. [source bbc.co.uk]
John Toshack has today (Tuesday) confirmed that both Aaron Ramsey and Jack Collison will start the game. (bbc.co.uk). Wales starting line up to be confirmed.
Five players have withdrawn from the squad to face Denmark. Out are David Vaughan (calf injury), Jason Koumas (groin injury), Carl Fletcher (back injury), Simon Davies (achilles injury) and Joe Ledley (finger dislocation). Called up are Darcy Blake (Cardiff City) and Owain Tudur Jones (Swansea City). Shaun MacDonald (Swansea City), has joined the the squad. The squad fly out this afternoon (Monday 17th November).
Revised Wales squad:
Goalkeepers: Wayne Hennessey (Wolves), Boaz Myhill (Hull City)
Defenders: Darcy Blake (Cardiff City), Neal Eardley (Oldham Athletic), Sam Ricketts (Hull City), Chris Gunter (Tottenham Hotspur), Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur), Craig Morgan (Peterborough United), James Collins (West Ham), Lewin Nyatanga (Derby County), Ashley Williams (Swansea City)
Midfielders: Jack Collison (West Ham), Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal), David Edwards (Wolves), Owain Tudur Jones (Swansea City), Shaun MacDonald (Swansea City).
Forwards: Craig Bellamy (West Ham), Sam Vokes (Wolves), Ched Evans (Manchester City).
Darcy Blake (Cardiff City) has been called up. Jason Koumas missed today's game for Wigan with a groin injury. Joe Ledley is a doubt after dislocating his finger.
John Toshack has named a 21-man squad for the friendly international against Denmark on Wednesday 19th November (kick off 8.15pm local time). Match to be played at Brøndby Stadium. Game LIVE on BBC Wales.
Wales squad as follows:
Goalkeepers: Wayne Hennessey (Wolves), Boaz Myhill (Hull City)
Defenders: Neal Eardley (Oldham Athletic), Sam Ricketts (Hull City), Chris Gunter (Tottenham Hotspur), Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur), Craig Morgan (Peterborough United), James Collins (West Ham), Lewin Nyatanga (Derby County), Ashley Williams (Swansea City)
Midfielders: Jack Collison (West Ham), Joe Ledley (Cardiff City), Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal), David Edwards (Wolves), David Vaughan (Blackpool), Carl Fletcher (on loan Nottm Forest), Simon Davies (Fulham), Jason Koumas (Wigan Athletic)
Forwards: Craig Bellamy (West Ham), Sam Vokes (Wolves), Ched Evans (Manchester City).
Denmark squad: Jesper Christiansen (FC Copenhagen), Thomas, Sorensen (Stoke City), Anders Moller Christensen (Odense), Daniel Agger (Liverpool), Kasper Bogelund (Aalborg), Patrick Mtiliga (NAC Breda), Per Kroldrup (Fiorentina), Thomas Rasmussen (Brondby), Hjalte Bo Norregaard (FC Copenhagen), Ken Ilso (SonderjyskE), Leon Andreasen (Fulham), Martin Retov, (Hansa Rostock), Martin Vingaard (Esbjerg), Thomas Kristensen (FC Copenhagen), Dennis Rommedahl (Ajax), Michael Krohn-Dehli (Brondby), Morten Nordstrand (FC Copenhagen), Nicklas Bendtner (Arsenal), Soren Larsen (Toulouse).
Denmark v Wales: Wednesday 19th November 2008. Match to be played at the Brøndby Stadion, kick off 8.15pm (7.15pm UK). Game LIVE on BBC Wales. The squad will be announced on Monday 10th November. Around 100 supporters are expected to make the trip so far.
updated: 8:02am Monday 10th November 2008.
Wales will visit Denmark on Wednesday 19th November 2008. According to the Danish FA web site and FIFA.com the match will be played in Brondby, this to be confirmed by the FAW.
posted: 4:10pm Sunday 13th January 2008. | | |
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FRIENDLY: Wales 1 Georgia 2
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 RESULT: WALES 1 GEORGIA 2
Koumas 16.
Kenia 66
Gotsiridze 90.
Att: 6,435
A disappointing defeat for Wales at the Liberty Stadium against Georgia.
Wales line up:
1. Boaz Myhill (Hull City), 2. Neal Eardley (Oldham Athletic), 3. Sam Ricketts (Hull City), 4. Carl Robinson (Toronto FC), 5. Craig Morgan (Peterborough United), 6. Ashley Williams (Swansea City), 7. Carl Fletcher (Crystal Palace), 8. Simon Davies (Fulham) (Capt), 9. Freddy Eastwood (Coventry City), 10. Jason Koumas (Wigan Athletic), 11. Paul Parry (Cardiff City)
SUBS:
12. Rhys Taylor (Chelsea), 13. Steve Evans (Wrexham), 14. David Cotterill (Sheffield United), 15. Owain Tudur Jones (Swansea City) , 16. Andrew Crofts (Gillingham), 17. David Vaughan (Blackpool), 18. Robert Earnshaw (Nottingham Forest), 19. Jermaine Easter (Plymouth Argyle), 20. Matthew Collins (Swansea City).
EARLIER TEAM NEWS:
Brian Stock (Doncaster Rovers) has withdrawn from the squad due to injury (back). He has been replaced in the squad by Swansea City's Matthew Collins. Joe Allen is needed by Swansea City for a reserve team fixture on Tuesday afternoon, and will not be joining the squad. All other members of the squad trained today. Carl Robinson has arrived from Canada. Wales will be captained by Simon Davies.
earlier:
All members of the senior squad have reported to the team hotel, also added to the squad are Swansea City's Joe Allen and Matthew Collins, they will train with the squad on Monday. A decision as to whether they will remain with the squad will be taken after the training.
Due to an injury to Lewis Price (cartilage operation), Chelsea's Rhys Taylor has received his first call-up for the Senior Wales squad. Rhys has been a regular in the under 21 squad for the last year. David Cotterill has been added to the squad, also Craig Davies would have joined up but he has been withdrawn on disciplinary grounds at the request of his club, which the FAW has agreed to. Neal Eardley has also been called up from the Under 21s. Arron Davies has withdrawn due to a calf injury.
Original squad line up:
Goalkeepers: Boaz Myhill (Hull City), Lewis Price (Derby County)
Defenders: Sam Ricketts (Hull City), Ashley Williams (Swansea City), Steve Evans (Wrexham), Craig Morgan (Peterborough United)
Midfielders: Carl Fletcher (Crystal Palace), Andrew Crofts (Gillingham), Arron Davies (Nottingham Forest), Carl Robinson (Toronto FC), Owain Tudur Jones (Swansea City), Simon Davies (Fulham), Brian Stock (Doncaster Rovers) , Jason Koumas (Wigan Athletic), David Vaughan (Blackpool)
Forwards: Freddy Eastwood (Coventry City), Jermaine Easter (Plymouth Argyle), Paul Parry (Cardiff City), Robert Earnshaw (Nottingham Forest).
Gerogia squad:
1.Giorgi Loria (FC Dinamo Tbilisi), 90.Giorgi Makaridze (FC Dinamo Tbilisi)m 89.Roin Khvaskhvadze (FC Zestaponi), 2.Ucha Lobjanidze (FC Zestaponi), 47.Aleksandre Kvakhadze (FC WIT), 16.Malkhaz Asatiani (Lokomotiv Moscow), 13.Zurab Khizanishvili (Blackburn Rovers), 33.Levan Khmaladze (FC Dinamo Tbilisi), 77.Levan Kenia (Schalke 04), 23.David Devdariani (FC Olimpi Rustavi), 49.David Odikadze (FC Dinamo Tbilisi), 20.David Mujiri (Lokomotiv Moscow), 18.Zurab Menteshashvili (FK Ventspils), 54.Beka Gotsiridze (FC Zestaponi), 24.Irakli Klimiashvili (FC WIT), 8.Rati Aleksidze (Lokomotiv Tbilisi), 9.Alexander Iashvili (FC Karlsruhe)
99.Levan Mchedlidze (FC Empoli).
earlier:
The FAW have confirmed that the friendly against Georgia on Wednesday 20th August will be played at the Liberty Stadium, Swansea, kick off 8.05pm. Game LIVE on Sky Sports 2. John Toshack is expected to name the squad on Friday 8th August.
earlier:
The Wales v Georgia friendly on Wednesday 20th August is set to be played at the Liberty Stadium, Swansea. Venue yet to be 100% confirmed by the Football Association of Wales, the same applies for the U-21 qualifier against Romania. | | |
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FRIENDLY: Netherlands 2 Wales 0
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Netherlands 2 Wales 0: Robben 35, Sneijder 54
HT: 1-0
Wales are defeated by the Netherlands 2-0 in Rotterdam. A goal from Arjen Robben after 35 minutes gave the Dutch the lead before half time, then an excellent free kick by Wesley Sneijder after 54 minutes gave the home side the victory.
Wales line up v Netherlands
1. Wayne Hennessey, 2. Chris Gunter, 3. Sam Ricketts, 4. Ashley Williams, 5. Craig Morgan, 6. Lewin Nyatanga, 7. David Edwards , 18. Carl Robinson, 9. Freddy Eastwood, 10. Jason Koumas (capt), 11. Joe Ledley.
Subs:
21. Boaz Myhill, 12. Steve Evans, 14. Neal Eardley, 15. Darcy Blake, 16. Joe Jacobson, 17. Jack Collison, 8. Craig Bellamy, 19. Ched Evans, 20. Sam Vokes, 22. Danny Nardiello, 23. Andrew Crofts, 24. Aaron Ramsey.
Match to be shown LIVE on Sky Sports 3 programme starts at 1.30pm UK time, with BBC Wales highlights.
Confirmation that Owain Tudur Jones (ankle), Carl Fletcher (ankle ligaments) and Brian Stock (back) will all miss the game in Rotterdam. Carl Robinson, Boaz Myhill and Sam Ricketts return to the squad after missing the game in Iceland.
earlier:
The Wales squad are still in Iceland and will fly out to the Netherlands on Friday. Carl Fletcher will miss the game due to his ankle injury. "He was very unfortunate. We will have to fly him home tomorrow and he will obviously miss the game on Sunday in Rotterdam against Holland". - Wales manager John Toshack. Owain Tudur Jones is also receiving treatment on an ankle injury and could miss the game.
Wales squad: (26 players)
Goalkeepers: Wayne Hennessey, Boaz Myhill, Lewis Price
Defenders: Darcy Blake, Neal Eardley, Steve Evans, Chris Gunter, Joe Jacobson, Craig Morgan, Lewin Nyatanga, Sam Ricketts, Ashley Williams
Midfielders: Jack Collison, Andrew Crofts, Arron Davies, David Edwards, Mark Jones, Jason Koumas, Joe Ledley, Aaron Ramsey, Carl Robinson
Forwards: Craig Bellamy, Freddy Eastwood, Ched Evans, Daniel Nardiello, Sam Vokes.
Netherlands squad:
Edwin van der Sar (Manchester United), Maarten Stekelenburg (Ajax Amsterdam), Henk Timmer (Feyenoord), Wilfred Bouma (Aston Villa), Tim de Cler (Feyenoord), John Heitinga (Ajax Amsterdam), Joris Mathijsen (Hamburg SV), Mario Melchiot (Wigan Athletic), Andre Ooijer (Blackburn Rovers), Ibrahim Afellay (PSV Eindhoven), Giovanni van Bronckhorst (Feyenoord), Orlando Engelaar (Twente Enschede), Nigel de Jong (Hamburg SV), Wesley Sneijder (Real Madrid), Rafael van der Vaart (Hamburg SV), Demy de Zeeuw (AZ Alkmaar), Klaas Jan Huntelaar (Ajax Amsterdam), Dirk Kuyt (Liverpool), Ruud van Nistelrooy (Real Madrid), Robin van Persie (Arsenal), Arjen Robben (Real Madrid), Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink (Celtic).
updated 7:08pm Friday 30th May 2008 | | |
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FRIENDLY: Iceland 0 Wales 1
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 RESULT:
Iceland (0) 0 Wales (1) 1
C Evans 44
A goal on the stroke of half time from Ched Evans gave Wales a 1-0 win against Iceland. Att: 5,322.
Wales line up:
1. Wayne Hennessey, 2. Chris Gunter, 3. Joe Ledley, 4. Ashley Williams, 5. Craig Morgan, 6. Lewin Nyatanga, 7. Carl Fletcher (Capt), 18. Jack Collison, 9. Freddy Eastwood, 10. Jason Koumas, 11. David Edwards.
Subs:
21. Lewis Price, 8. Craig Bellamy, 12. Steve Evans, 14. Andrew Crofts, 15. Owain Tudur Jones, 16. Neal Eardley, 17. Joe Jacobson, 19. Ched Evans, 20. Sam Vokes.
Iceland line up:
Kjartan Sturlusson, Birkir Mar Saevarsson, Atli Sveinn Thorarinsson, Kristjan Orn Sigurdsson, Indridi Sigurdsson, Gunnar Heidar Thorvaldsson, Aron Einar Gunnarsson, Palmi Rafn Palmason, Eggert Jonsson, Emil Hallfredsson. Stefan Thor Thordarson.
Match being played at Laugardalsvollur Stadium. Kick off time in Reykjavik will be at 7.30pm (local time - 8.30pm UK).
Match LIVE on S4C programme starts at 8.15pm. Around 170 supporters are expected to travel.
Wales squad: (25 players)
Goalkeepers: Wayne Hennessey, Lewis Price
Defenders: Darcy Blake, Neal Eardley, Steve Evans, Chris Gunter, Joe Jacobson, Craig Morgan, Lewin Nyatanga, Ashley Williams
Midfielders: Jack Collison, Andrew Crofts, Arron Davies, David Edwards, Carl Fletcher, Mark Jones, Owain Tudur Jones, Jason Koumas, Joe Ledley, Aaron Ramsey
Forwards: Craig Bellamy, Freddy Eastwood, Ched Evans, Daniel Nardiello, Sam Vokes
Original Iceland squad:
Kjartan Sturluson (Valur), Fjalar Thorgeirsson (Fylkir),Hermann Hreidarsson (Portsmouth), Kristjan Orn Sigurdsson (SK Brann), Gretar Rafn Steinsson (Bolton), Ragnar Sigurdsson (1FK Goteborg), Bjarni Olafur Eiriksson (Valur), Helgi Valur Danielsson (IF Elfsborg), Jonas Gudni Saevarsson (KR), Palmi Rafn Palmason (Valur), Aron Einar Gunnarsson(AZ), Eggert Gunthor Jonsson (Hearts), Gunnar Heidar Thorvaldsson (Valarenga IF), Emil Hallfredsson (Reggiana), Hannes Thorsteinn Sigurdsson (GIF Sundsavall), Stefan Thor Thordarson (IA), Theodor Elmar Bjarnason (SFK Lyn Oslo), Arnor Smarason (SC Heerenveen).
updated 10:32pm Wednesday 28th May 2008
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FRIENDLY: Luxembourg 0 Wales 2
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RESULT Luxembourg 0 Wales 2.
Eastwood 38, 48
Two goals either side of half time earn John Toshack side a comfortable 2-0 win for Wales against Luxembourg.
Wales starting line up:
1. Lewis Price, 2. Neal Eardley, 3. Sam Ricketts, 4. Ashley Williams, 5. Craig Morgan, 6.Lewin Nyatanga, 7. Freddy Eastwood, 8. Carl Fletcher, 9.Jason Koumas, 10. Simon Davies (Capt), 11.Jermaine Easter.
Subs: 21. Boaz Myhill, 12. Richard Duffy, 14. Brian Stock, 15. Stephen Roberts, 16. Owain Tudur Jones, 17. Daniel Nardiello, 18. David Cotterill.
Luxembourg line up:
Joubert, Lang, Kintziger, Hoffmann, Wagner, Leweck, Strasser, Joachim, Remy, Mutsch, Oberweis
Subs: Bigard, Peters, Collette, Da Mota Alves, Lucic, Ferreira, Kitenge, Scholer.
earlier:
The Wales squad has arrived in Luxembourg. Only Andrew Crofts has a slight injury concern. The squad will train at the stadium at 7pm this evening. (6pm UK). There will be a press conference with John Toshack and Simon Davies at 4.30pm (3.30pm UK). Weather in Luxembourg is cold with light snow showers. All 300 tickets that were requested by the FAW have now been sold. -24-Mar-08 [14:48]
The squad arrives today in Luxembourg ahead of the game on Wednesday. Wales will train at the Stade Josy Barthel this evening, captain Simon Davies and manager John Toshack will be holding press conferences this afternoon. -24-Mar-08 [10:02]
Wales have a squad of 19 players for the friendly against Luxembourg on Wednesday, as Joe Ledley (hamstring injury) became the latest player to withdraw.
Stephen Roberts, Neal Eardley, Craig Morgan, Brian Stock and Owain Tudur Jones have all joined up this evening. Wales travel to Luxembourg tomorrow. -24-Mar-08 [22:45]
Confirmation that Ashley Williams will not play for his club Stockport on Monday and will join with the squad as normal. Joe Ledley is rated doubtful with a hamstring injury. David Edwards has withdrawn from the squad (groin injury). No replacements have been named. -23-Mar-08 [18:40]
The squad meet up on Monday lunchtime ahead of the game. Players who are playing for their clubs on Easter Monday will join up on Monday evening. -18-Mar-08 [14:10]
John Toshack has named a squad of 22 players to face Luxembourg away on Wednesday March 26th 2008.
There are four new faces in the squad with a call up for Boaz Myhill, Stephen Roberts, Ashley Williams and Brian Stock. There are also recalls for Richard Duffy and Owain Tudur Jones. Arron Davies has withdrawn due to an hamstring injury. There are also injury doubts over David Edwards (groin) and Freddy Eastwood (back). -17-Mar-08 [21:14]
Original squad line-up:
Goalkeepers: Boaz Myhill (Hull City), Lewis Price (Derby County).
Defenders: Richard Duffy (Coventry City*), Neal Eardley (Oldham Athletic), Craig Morgan (Peterborough United), Lewin Nyatanga (Barnsley*), Sam Ricketts (Hull City), Stephen Roberts (Doncaster Rovers), Ashley Williams (Stockport County).
Midfielders: Andrew Crofts (Gillingham), Arron Davies (Nottingham Forest), Simon Davies (Fulham), David Edwards (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Carl Fletcher (Crystal Palace), Owain Tudur Jones (Swansea City), Jason Koumas (Wigan Athletic), Joe Ledley (Cardiff City), Brian Stock (Doncaster Rovers).
Forwards: David Cotterill (Wigan Athletic), Jermaine Easter (Plymouth Argyle), Freddy Eastwood (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Daniel Nardiello (Barnsley).
* players on loan
Bjorn Kuipers from Netherlands is the match referee. Wales will be in all red. Match to be shown LIVE on S4C.
earlier:
Application forms have been posted to Travel Club members (4-Feb-08) - ticket prices are as follows: Luxembourg - £9.00.
Any supporters who are not FAW Travel Club members but wish to purchase a ticket should contact the FAW Ticket Office on 02920 435851 or email ljones@faw.co.uk to request an application form.
The closing dates for applications to be processed is Friday 14 March.
earlier:
Wales travel to Luxembourg on Wednesday 26th March for a friendly international, match to be played Stade Josy Barthel, Luxembourg City. Kick off 8pm local time. Awaiting news of TV coverage. - 19-Feb-08 [15:24] | | |
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FRIENDLY: Wales v Norway
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 An emphatic 3-0 win for Wales against Norway at the Racecourse Ground, Wrexham
earlier:
The squad trained this morning ahead of the game on Wednesday, at the moment there are no other withdrawals. Manager John Toshack will have a squad of 21 players to select from. The squad train this evening at the Racecourse. FAW expected a crowd of around 8k. - 4-Feb-08 [12:05]
Both Craig Bellamy and Danny Gabbidon have been declared unfit to play for Wales. There are no plans to call-up any replacements at this time. - 3-Feb-08 [18:50]
Original squad line up:
Goalkeepers: Wayne Hennessey (Wolves), Lewis Price (Derby)
Defenders: Neal Eardley (Oldham Athletic), Steve Evans (Wrexham), Danny Gabbidon (West Ham Utd), Chris Gunter (Tottenham), Craig Morgan (Peterborough), Lewin Nyatanga (Derby), Sam Ricketts (Hull)
Midfielders: Joe Ledley (Cardiff City), Simon Davies (Fulham), Arron Davies (Nottm Forest), Carl Fletcher (Crystal Palace), Carl Robinson (Toronto), Andrew Crofts (Gillingham), David Vaughan (Real Sociedad), David Edwards (Wolves), Jason Koumas (Wigan Athletic)
Forwards: Craig Bellamy (West Ham Utd), David Cotterill (Wigan), Craig Davies (Oldham), Robert Earnshaw (Derby), Jermaine Easter (Plymouth Argyle), Freddy Eastwood (Wolves).
Norway squad:
Rune Almenning Jarstein (Rosenborg), Hakon Opdal (Brann), Martin Andresen (Valerenga), John Anders Bjorkoy (Fredrikstad), Daniel Braaten (Bolton), John Carew (Aston Villa), Christian Grindheim (Heerenveen), Erik Hagen (Zenit St.Petersburg), Brede Hangeland (Fulham), Kristofer Haestad (Valerenga), Jon Inge Hoiland (Stabaek), Pa-Modou Kah (Roda), Frode Kippe (Lillestrom),Erik Nevland (Fulham), Morten Gamst Pedersen (Blackburn), John Arne Riise (Liverpool), Jarl-Andre Storbaek (Valerenga), Fredrik Stromstad (Start) - fotball.no
earlier:
David Vaughan has withdrawn from the Wales squad for the Nationwide friendly international with Norway. Although close to being fully fit after a three month lay-off, it has been decided that David should remain in Spain pending a first team outing for Real Sociedad. No replacement has been named, squad are due to meet up on Sunday. - 2-Feb-08 [23:05]
The current attendance figure for the game against Norway is estimated at approximately 6000. Tickets will be also be on sale on matchday, anyone intending to pay on the gate should arrive at the ground well before kick off to avoid potential queues. Wales will be in yellow against Norway. - 30-Jan-08 [14:36]
Manager John Toshack has named a squad of 24 players for the Nationwide friendly international against Norway at the Racecourse Ground, Wrexham on Wednesday 6th February.
Out due to injury are James Collins, Gareth Bale and Owain Tudur Jones, with a call up for forward Craig Davies and David Vaughan. The squad will meet up on Sunday 3rd February. | | |
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FRIENDLY: Wales next matches
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Wales will visit Iceland and Holland at the end of current football season in preparation for the World Cup qualifiers. Wales will face Iceland away (Wed 28-May-08) and Holland away (Sun 1-Jun-08, kick off 3pm Rotterdam) match confirmed today by the FAW. - 20-Dec-07 [15:32]
Wales will visit Denmark on Wednesday 19th November 2008. Venue and kick off time yet to be confirmed. Confirmation of venue and kick off time should follow early in the New Year. Match to be played in Copenhagen (according to fifa.com). the FAW have spoke to the Danish FA and they have not considered the stadium/venue for the game. More to follow. - 19-Dec-07 [12:54]
Wales are set to travel to Rotterdam to face Holland on Sunday June 1st 2008. The friendly is planned for Sunday 1st June and the FAW hope to confirm shortly. The Dutch FA web site has the game on but until the FAW have the go ahead regarding contract for the game they cannot confirm. Hopefully the game will be confirmed early next week. - 15-Dec-07 [09:52]
earlier
Wales will travel to Rotterdam to face Holland on Saturday, 31st May 2008, tbc by FAW.... fifa.com - 13-Dec-07 [09:46]
The FAW has confirmed that Wales will play Luxembourg away on Wednesday 26th March 2008. Venue and kick off to be confirmed. - 6-Dec-07 [15:01]
The FAW have announced that Wales will play Georgia at home in a Nationwide International Friendly match on Wednesday, 20 August 2008. The venue and the kick-off time will be announced at a later date, likely in the new year. - 5-Dec-07 [13:53]
Wales’ next international match is at home against Norway (Wrexham 6-Feb-08). John Toshack’s side is set to have another 4 or 5 matches before for the 2010 World Cup matches are to start next Autumn. An away friendly is expected to be confirmed for 26-Mar-08. There may be an announcement on friendly matches by the end of this week. - 4-Dec-07 [17:25]
FIFA International friendly date(s)
Wednesday 6-Feb-08, Wednesday 26-Mar-08, Wednesday 20-Aug-08. | | |
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