Wales 4 - 0 Azerbaijan Mar 30, 2003

Mark Hughes was more than satisfied with Wales excellent result against Azerbaijan
"I'm delighted with the result, it was the perfect start and the perfect day. We went on from that opener to turn in a very sound display."

Euro Result Mar 30, 2003

Italy 2 - 0 Finland

News in brief Mar 27, 2003

Azerbaijan squad arrive in Cardiff this afternoon at full strength. Players who play their club football in Iran have made the trip over as well. The team is on a high after coming from 2 goals down to earn a draw against Serbia & Montenegro last month.

Player news Mar 27, 2003

It has been confirmed that Jason Koumas will not be joining the squad for the match on Saturday due to a bereavement.

Davies call up
Arron Davies (Southampton) comes into the U-21 squad as a replacement for Rob Edwards.

Squad update Mar 26, 2003

Additions to Squad:
Confirmation that Rob Edwards and Steve Jenkins have been added to the squad. Following players have withdrawn - Danny Gabbidon (back) Andy Johnson (foot), Matthew Jones (ankle), Adrian Williams (knee) and Darren Barnard shoulder)

Three players in action on Tuesday have all joined up they are Kit Symons, Gareth Taylor and Robert Page.

Under 21 News:
Matthew Rees (Millwall) has replaced Shaun Pejic (Wrexham). David Edwards (Shrewsbury Town) & Rhys Powell (Leicester City) have been added to the squad.

Call-ups Mar 24, 2003

Rob Edwards - Aston Villa and Steve Jenkins - Cardiff City have both been called up into the first team squad.

Player News Mar 24, 2003

Fears surrounding Jason Koumas and Craig Bellamy who were not in training this morning have been dispelled with the news that Craig Bellamy is now at the hotel and Jason Koumas is due to arrive tomorrow.
Robert Page and Gareth Taylor are both due to play for their clubs tomorrow.

Insurer's Too Scared To Take The Risk Mar 24, 2003

The FAW are finding it difficult to find an insurer prepared to take the risk of insuring against Wales reaching the Euro 2004 finals at Portugal next year.Players and manager Mark Hughes are set for a £1.5M bonus if Wales qualifies.

Team news Mar 24, 2003

Following fitness tests on Sunday the following players have been released to return to their clubs for further treatment:
Matthew Jones (Leicester City) - Ankle, Adrian Williams (Reading) - Knee.
Danny Gabbidon and Andy Johnson were not fit to report.
These players will not now be considered for the matches with Azerbaijan or Serbia & Montenegro.
A decision on any replacements will be announced shortly.
All eyes will be on Tottenham's game with Bolton tonight and Simon Davies' fitness

Team news Mar 23, 2003

Matthew Jones is unlikely to recover from an ankle injury, there is also a doubt Rhys Weston.

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