WALES welcome Ireland to Cardiff for a Nations League clash TONIGHT.
Stand-in boss Rob Page saw his Dragons draw a blank against the USA in midweek, but they’re expected to be back to full-strength for this one.
- Kick-off: 5pm
- TV/ live stream: Sky Sports Football
- The match will also be shown for FREE on S4C with Welsh langauge commentary
Follow ALL of the latest updates below...
TEAM NEWS – WALES
Gareth Bale starts and captains his national side today.
Earlier this week the Spurs forward was praised by the Wales caretaker boss who claimed Bale ‘was the fittest he had been in a long time’.
Juventus midfielder Aaran Ramsay and Swansea City centre-back Ben Cabango withdrew from the squad last week, but there are no new injury concerns in the Wales camp.
The team that featured against the USA earlier this week allowed fringe players to feature.
Ward is the only player who started in the friendly on Thursday who also starts today.
IRELAND DUGOUT
Travers, Khelleher, Manning, Clark, Hourihane, O’Dowda, Christie, Byrne, Knight, Collings, Maguire, Curtis
WELSH BENCH
King, Fon-Williams, Gunter, Lawrence, Lockyer, Roberts, Smith, Johnson, Sheehan, Matondo, Moore, Roberts
IRELAND XI
Randolph, Doherty, Duffy, Horgan, Idah, Brady, McClean, Hendrickm Long, O’Shea, Molumby
WALES XI
Ward, N.Williams, Mepham, Rodon, Davies, Norrington-Davies, Morrell, Ampadu, Bale, Brooks James.
CLASH OF THE CELTS
Ireland have arrived at Cardiff City stadium for their meeting with Wales.
The Boys in Green face a tough opposition in the Dragons who currently occupy top spot in the group.
GOOD AFTERNOON
The last meeting between Wales and Ireland, last month, ended in a goalless draw but fans will be hoping for a more exciting affair this afternoon.
Wales star Gareth Bale sat out the friendly with the United States this week but is reportedly ready to start this afternoon having taken part in a vigorous training session with the national side.
The Welsh camp have reported that he’s the fittest he’s been for years, so all eyes will be on the Tottenham striker.
But the Dragons can also boast a fully-fit squad for this meeting in Cardiff.
The Republic of Ireland however have made four call ups following a bout of injuries.
Jason Knight, Josh Cullen, Darragh Lenihan and Ciaran Clark have been included, while captain Seamus Coleman, John Egan and Harry Arter have all returned to their clubs for treatment.
After their mid-week loss to England, Alan Browne tested positive for coronavirus so will have to sit out for a period of isolation.
Stephen Kenny has insisted that his players have the right mentality, despite their recent loss, and will be looking to end their seven-match winless run.
In the other dugout, there will be no Ryan Giggs, but instead caretake manager Robert Page will take the reins.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
