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Wales reveal their 26-man squad for the 2022 World Cup this afternoon ahead of their first appearance at the tournament since 1958. The Welsh are in Group B with the USA, Iran and neighbors England and will be hoping to repeat the feat of progressing to the knockout rounds in both previous European Championships. Tylorstown Welfare Hall was chosen as the understated venue for this announcement. Tylorstown is located in the Rhondda Valley between Cardiff and Swansea and is home to manager Robert Page, who chose the location to deliberately announce Wales’ first World Cup squad in 64 years in a bid to show pride in its roots. players, Welsh fans and the wider footballing world. The core of the Wales squad is selected, with Wayne Hennessey likely to wear the gloves ahead of Danny Ward, Ben Davies and Joe Rodon in defence, Aaron Ramsey and Dan James threatening from midfield and captain Gareth Bale sparks the attack. However, Page faced decisions on a number of players, including whether Joe Allen is fit enough to travel to the tournament after a hamstring injury, whether to bring in 20-year-old Cardiff midfielder Rubin Colwill and final attacking positions with QPR’s Tyler Roberts to sweat in his place. Catch up on all the latest news from the Wales squad announcement below.
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Goalkeepers: Wayne Hennessey (Nottingham Forest), Danny Ward (Leicester City), Adam Davies (Sheffield United) Defenders: Ben Davies (Tottenham Hotspur), Ben Cabango (Swansea City), Tom Lockyer (Luton Town), Joe Rodon (Wrennes, loan from Tottenham), Chris Mephan (Bournemouth), Ethan Ampadu (Spezia, loan from Chelsea). ), Chris Gander (Wimbledon), Neko Williams (Nottingham Forest), Connor Roberts (Burnley) Midfielders: Sorba Thomas (Huddersfield Town), Joe Allen (Swansea City), Matthew Smith (Milton Keynes Dons), Dylan Levitt (Dundee United), Harry Wilson (Fulham), Joe Morrell (Portsmouth), Jonny Williams (Swindon Town), Aaron Ramsey (Nice), Rubin Colville (Cardiff City) Forwards: Gareth Bale (Los Angeles FC), Kieffer Moore (Bournemouth), Mark Harris (Cardiff City), Brennan Johnson (Nottingham Forest), Dan James (Fulham, loan from Leeds United) Lawrence Ostlere November 9, 2022 7:09 p.m 1668020883
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Joe Allen is included in the squad despite his injuries. Among the attackers, Mark Harris is selected, while from the defenders, Tom Lockyer and Ben Kabango. Lawrence Ostlere 9 November 2022 19:08 1668020770
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So the team’s announcement is almost timely. Here’s tonight’s venue: Tylorstown Welfare Hall, home of manager Rob Page. Tylorstown Welfare Hall, the venue for the Wales World Cup squad announcement in the Rhondda Valley, Wales (PA) Lawrence Ostlere9 November 2022 18:59 1668019490
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And here’s our guide to Group B: England are overwhelming favorites to win Group B but tend to underperform in the games they must win, especially at major tournaments, although thankfully that hasn’t been the case since Gareth Southgate took over. Iran topped their qualifying group and put in a decent effort in 2018, but their squad is aging and could falter against younger opposition. The United States are looking to impress after missing out on the tournament four years ago and have a solid record outside of World Cup groups. They are no match for Wales, however, who boast a 100% record in reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup – when they do reach the competition – and the Welsh will not fear any of the other teams in Group B. Lawrence Ostlere November 9, 2022 6:44 p.m 1668018989
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Read our Wales team guide ahead of the tournament: Lawrence Ostlere November 9, 2022 6:36 p.m 1668017930
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Look out for the bucket hats and expect ‘Yma o Hyd’ to stir the soul. Wales return to the World Cup. It may have taken 64 years – the longest gap for any nation between consecutive finals appearances – but Wales have rejoined the FIFA party and plan to enjoy the ride in Qatar. Lawrence Ostlere November 9, 2022 6:18 p.m 1668017450
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There is an expectation that Joe Allen will be selected for this Wales squad despite still recovering from a hamstring injury. Here’s what former Wales international Danny Gabbindon had to say about Allen last month: “There will be a lot of Wales fans and players who will be worried because we all know how important Joe is to the team. He’s probably more important than Gareth [Bale] and Aaron [Ramsey] because we have struggled in that midfield area over the last two or three years. “Joe had a great partnership with Joe Ledley in that midfield and his importance is even greater now since Ledders has left. He’s the go-to guy in there with the defensive work he does and the experience he has. You can see the difference in that midfield space when he’s not there, and that’s where games are won and lost.” Wales midfielder Joe Allen is at risk of missing the World Cup through injury (Mike Egerton/PA) (PA Wire) Lawrence Ostlere November 9, 2022 6:10 p.m 1668016730
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Wales will consider changing their name to Cymru on the international stage after the World Cup. Cymru – the Welsh name for Wales – is already used by the Football Association of Wales in its internal and external communications and by staff at the governing body’s headquarters in the Vale of Glamorgan. The FAW are planning to speak to various stakeholders in Welsh football about the value of changing the country’s name in international matches, while the PA news agency can reveal that informal discussions have already taken place with UEFA on the matter. Lawrence Ostlere November 9, 2022 5:58 p.m 1668016130
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Wales may not have been very good at qualifying for major tournaments during their history, but they are extremely adept at getting out of the group once there. In fact, they have a 100 percent record – they have reached three tournaments, three knockout appearances – and Group B offers them a good chance of maintaining that streak, with the USA and Iran in particular feeling very beatable. They have the quality to do so and although the Netherlands – a team that has lost all 10 times they have faced them – will likely wait in the last 16, promotion beyond the group will certainly be considered a successful tournament. Defeat at 16. Lawrence Ostlere November 9, 2022 5:48 p.m
