2010 WORLD CUP: Azerbaijan 0 Wales 1
AZERBAIJAN 0 WALES 1
A late first half goal from David Edwards earned John Toshack’s youthful Wales side a vital three points in Baku.
Wales line up:
1. Wayne Hennessey (Wolves), 2. Chris Gunter (Tottenham Hotspur), 3. Neal Eardley (Oldham Athletic), 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. Simon Church (Reading), 10. Robert Earnshaw (Nottingham Forest), 11. David Edwards. (Wolves).
Subs:
12. Boaz Myhill (Hull City), 13. Lewis Price (Derby County), 14. Sam Vokes (Wolves), 15. Owain Tudur Jones (Swansea City), 16. Andy King (Leicester City), 17. Shaun MacDonald (Swansea City), 18. Joe Allen (Swansea City).
Both Gareth Bale and Jack Collison have withdrawn from the squad that will face Azerbaijan on Saturday, both players have knee injuries. Also out are defender Sam Ricketts and Ched Evans both with back injuries.
The squad have trained on Tuesday morning. The team fly out on Tuesday afternoon and will arrive early on Wednesday morning in Baku.
posted: 12:27pm Tuesday 2nd June 2009.
There are injury concerns over Sam Ricketts, Ched Evans and Jack Collison ahead of Saturday's World Cup qualifier in Baku, against Azerbaijan. All three players will be assessed on Monday.
The squad meet up on Monday evening ahead of the game. The squad will train on Tuesday morning before a 4pm flight to Baku. The team will arrive early on Wednesday morning in Baku.
Current Wales squad:
Goalkeepers: Wayne Hennessey (Wolves), Boaz Myhill (Hull City), Lewis Price (Derby County).
Defenders: Neal Eardley (Oldham Athletic), Chris Gunter (Tottenham Hotspur), Craig Morgan (Peterborough United) , Lewin Nyatanga (Derby County), Ashley Williams (Swansea City).
Midfielders: Joe Allen (Swansea City), David Edwards (Wolves), Owain Tudur Jones (Swansea City), Andy King (Leicester City), Joe Ledley (Cardiff City), Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal), Shaun Macdonald (Swansea City).
Forwards: Simon Church (Reading), Robert Earnshaw (Nottingham Forest), Sam Vokes (Wolves).
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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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