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      Is Cameroon vs Algeria on TV? Channel, live stream free, kick-off time and team news for World Cup play-off

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      RIYAD MAHREZ and Algeria are looking to make a return to the World Cup as they face Cameroon over two legs.The Fennec Foxes have been an enigma in recent years as they missed out on the 2018 World Cup, but then won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2019 and the Fifa Arab Cup in December.
      Cameroon made it to the semi-final of the Africa Cup of NationsCredit: AP
      Riyad Mahrez and co had a disastrous Afcon campaignCredit: AFP
      However they followed these triumphs up with a wretched Afcon last month in which they came bottom of a group containing Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone and Equatorial Guinea.
      2017 Afcon champions Cameroon also failed to qualify for the last World Cup and will be looking to put things right this time around.
      The Indomitable Lions were hosts of this year’s Africa Cup of Nations, in which they reached the semi-final before being knocked out on penalties by Egypt and Mo Salah.
      But their preparations for this match have been rocked by goalkeeper Andre Onana being involved in a car crash.
      What time does Cameroon vs Algeria kick off?

      Cameroon host Algeria on Friday, March 25.
      The match kicks off at 5pm UK time – 6pm in both Cameroon and Algeria.
      It takes place at the Japoma Stadium, Douala.
      The sides last met in 2017 when Cameroon picked up a 2-0 win in World Cup qualifying.

      What TV channel is Cameroon vs Algeria on and can I live stream it free?
      Cameroon vs Algeria is not on UK television.
      But fear not, you can watch all the action legally via free streaming service Mola TV.
      Team news
      Cameroon squad
      Goalkeepers: Simon Omossola (AS Vita Club, DR Congo), Devis Epassy (OFI Crete, Greece), Andre Onana (Ajax, Netherlands).
      Defenders: Collins Fai (Standard Liege, Belgium), Olivier Mbaizo (Philadelphia Union, USA), Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui (Gent, Belgium), JC Castelletto (Nantes, France), Harold Moukoudi (St Etienne, France), Tchamba Duplexe (Sonderjyske)
      Midfielders: Jean Onana Junior (Bordeaux, France), Malong Kunde (Olympiakos, Greece), Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa (Napoli, Italy), Samuel Gouet Oum (Mechelen, Belgium), Martin Hongla (Hellas Verona, Italy), Ntcham Olivier (Swansea), Fuchs Jeando (Peterborough), Ondoa Gael (Hannover 96)
      Forwards: Ignatius Ganago (Lens, France), Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (Bayern Munich, Germany), Karl Toko-Ekambi (Lyon, France), Moumi Ngamaleu (Young Boys, Switzerland), Vincent Aboubakar (Al Nasr, Saudi Arabia), Wassu Patient (Coton Sport), Soni Kevin (Asteras Tripoli), Tawamba Leandre (Al-Taawoun FC)
      Algeria squad
      Goalkeepers: Rais M’Bolhi (Al-Etiffaq), Alexandre Oukidja (Metz), Moustapha Zeghba (Damac FC)
      Defenders: Aissa Mandi (Villarreal), Abdelkader Bedrane (Espérance Tunis), Mehdi Tahrat (Al-Gharafa), Djamel Benlamri (Qatar SC), Ahmed Touba (RKC Waalwijk), Youcef Atal (Nice), Houcine Benayada (ES Sahel), Youcef Laouafi (ES Sahel), Ramy Bensebaini (Mönchengladbach)
      Midfielders: Ramiz Zerrouki (Twente), Hichem Boudadoui (Nice), Sofiane Bendebka (Al Fateh), Adlene Guedioura (Burton Albion), Sofiane Feghouli (Galatasaray), Ismaël Bennacer (AC Milan)
      Strikers: Riyad Mahrez (Manchester City), Rachid Ghezzal (Besiktas), Youcef Belaïli (Brest), Mohamed Benyettou (Al-Wakrah SC), Ishak Belfodil (Hertha Berlin), Islam Slimani (Sporting Lisbon)
      Latest odds
      Cameroon 23/20
      Draw 9/5
      Algeria 13/5
      *Odds from Betfair correct as of Tuesday, March 23
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      World Cup 2022 play-offs fixtures: Portugal or Italy to be eliminated, Wales play Austria, Scotland vs Ukraine delayed

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      THE World Cup play-offs are almost here and we now know that one of football’s giants will not make it to Qatar.European champions Italy surprisingly failed to qualify for the tournament as qualifying group winners following a 0-0 draw in Northern Ireland.
      And if they triumph at home to North Macedonia, they will meet Euro 2016 winners Portugal, or Turkey, in the play-off final.
      Cristiano Ronaldo will need to guide Portugal to the Qatar World Cup via the play-offsCredit: AFP
      European champions Italy will also have to brave the play-offs.Credit: AFP
      Meanwhile Scotland will have to go the play-off route if they are to qualify for the World Cup.
      But their tie against Ukraine has been POSTPONED due to the Russian invasion of the Eastern European country.
      FIFA have granted Ukraine’s request to push their previous scheduled date of March 24 further back to June.
      This has resulted in the play-off final against either Austria or Wales being delayed too.
      When are the World Cup qualifying play-offs?
      The World Cup qualifying play-offs will take place during the next international break, which will be held from March 24 to March 29, 2022.
      Twelve teams will enter the play-offs – the ten runners-up from World Cup qualifying plus the best placed Nations League group winners to have not yet qualified.
      However, just THREE will advance to the World Cup.
      The draw for the play-offs was held on November 26 and saw the six best placed teams in World Cup qualifying handed home semi-final ties
      Garath Bale helped Wales to secure a first World Cup qualifying spot since 1958Credit: AFP
      World Cup play-off fixtures
      The draw for the play-offs has now been made.
      In each path, the winners of each semi-final will take on the other winners for a place in the World Cup.
      As such, we could be looking at Scotland vs Wales and Italy vs Portugal for a place in the finals.
      Path A
      Thursday, March 24

      *Ukraine have asked for their play-off in Scotland to be moved to June
      Tuesday, March 29
      Final – Wales/Austria vs Scotland/Ukraine – DELAYED
      Path B
      Thursday, March 24

      Tuesday, March 29
      Final – Poland** vs Sweden/Czech Republic
      **Russia have been suspended by Fifa and will be eliminated from the World Cup subject to an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport
      Path C
      Thursday, March 24

      Tuesday, March 29

      Final – Portugal/Turkey vs Italy/North Macedonia

      What happens next with the postponement of Scotland vs Ukraine?
      Discussions are currently being held to sort out a new date which everyone involved can agree on.
      The most likely time is expected to be within the window of the UEFA Nations League which takes place in June 2022.
      Former Scotland international Mark McGhee agrees with FIFA’s decision to postpone the play-off semi-final.
      The 64-year-old said: “I think it is the right decision, we have got to respect what is going on over there and how it affects their players.
      “Ukraine deserve equal opportunity, maybe even more so in the circumstances and at the moment, it would be such a big ask for their players to come and play a game at that level.
      “So I don’t think there is anything lost by it. Scotland fans obviously want to know what is happening but I think it is the right thing to do and I don’t think anyone at the Scottish FA will have a problem with that.”
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      Are there any other World Cup qualifying play-offs?
      Yes. The inter-confederation play-offs will be held over a single leg in Qatar.
      The ties will take place in June and will be as follows:

      Asia fourth round winner vs South America fifth place
      North America fourth place vs Oceania winner

      Africa World Cup play-off fixtures

      DR Congo vs Morocco (3pm) – Friday, March 25
      Morocco vs DR Congo (6.30pm) – Tuesday, March 29

      Mali vs Tunisia (4pm) – Friday, March 25
      Tunisia vs Mali (7.30pm) – Tuesday, March 29

      Cameroon vs Algeria (5pm) – Friday, March 25
      Algeria vs Cameroon (7.30pm) – Tuesday, March 29

      Egypt vs Senegal (8.30pm) – Friday, March 25
      Senegal vs Egypt (4pm) – Tuesday, March 29

      Ghana vs Nigeria (6.30pm) – Friday, March 25
      Nigeria vs Ghana (5pm) – Tuesday, March 29 More

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      Is Egypt vs Senegal on TV? Channel, live stream free, kick-off time and team news for World Cup play-off

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      EGYPT and Senegal are rekindling their rivalry as Mo Salah and Sadio Mane eye a place in the World Cup.But only one of the two Liverpool talismen will be on the plane to Qatar as the sides lock horns in a two-legged play-off.
      No Salah and Egypt are looking to dump Afcon winners Senegal out of the World CupCredit: Getty
      Sadio Mane and Senegal will be hoping for a repeat of the Africa Cup of Nations finalCredit: AFP
      Salah’s Pharoahs will be desperate not only to make the World Cup, but also to earn revenge of the Lions of Teranga after they were beaten on penalties in the Africa Cup of Nations final.
      Both of these sides would have fancied their chances against any other play-off opponent after breezing through their respective qualifying groups.
      Egypt won 14 of a possible 18 points as they went unbeaten in a group also containing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s Gabon.
      And Senegal claimed 16 of 18 points from Togo, Namibia and Congo before landing the Egyptians in an extremely unkind draw.
      What time does Egypt vs Senegal kick off?

      Egypt’s first leg against Senegal takes place on Friday, March 25.
      The match kicks off at 8.30pm UK and Senegalese time – 10.30pm in Egypt.
      It takes place at the Cairo International Stadium.

      Is Egypt vs Senegal on TV and can I live stream it free?
      Egypt vs Senegal is not on UK television.
      But fear not, you can watch all the action legally via free streaming service Mola TV.
      Team news
      Egypt squad
      Goalkeepers: Mohamed El-Shennawy (Al Ahly), Mohamed Abou-Gabal (Zamalek), Mohamed Sobhi (Pharco FC)
      Defenders: Yasser Ibrahim, Mohamed Abdelmomen, Ayman Ashraf (Al Ahly), Omar Kamal (Future FC), Omar Gaber (Pyramids FC), Mahmoud Hamdy El-Wensh, Mahmoud Alaa, Ahmed Fatouh (Zamalek)
      Midfielders: Hamdi Fathi, Amr El-Sulya, Mohamed Magdy Afsha (Al Ahly), Mohamed Elneny (Arsenal), Nabil Emad Dunga (Pyramids FC), Emam Ashour (Zamalek)
      Forwards: Mohamed Salah (Liverpool), Omar Marmoush (VfB Stuttgart), Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet (Istanbul Basaksehir), Mostafa Mohamed (Galatasaray), Marwan Hamdi (Smouha), Ahmed Sayed Zizo (Zamalek)
      Senegal squad
      Goalkeepers: Edouard Mendy (Chelsea, England), Alioune Badara Faty (Casa Sport), Bingourou Camara (Sporting Charleroi, Belgium)
      Defenders: Bouna Sarr (Bayern Munich, Germany), Kalidou Koulibaly (Napoli, Italy) Abdou Diallo (PSG), Saliou Ciss (AS Nancy France), Pape Abou Cisse (Olympiakos, Greece), Fode-Ballo Toure (AC Milan, Italy), Youssouf Sabaly (Sevilla, Spain), Abdoulaye Seck (Antwerp, Belgium)
      Midfielders: Idrissa Gana Gueye (PSG, France), Nampalys Mendy (Leicester City, England), Cheikhou Kouyate (Crystal Palace, England), Pape Matar Sarr (Metz, France), Moustapha Name (Paris FC, France), Loum Ndiaye (FC Porto, Portugal), Pape Gueye (Marseille, France)
      Forwards: Sadio Mane (Liverpool, England), Ismaila Sarr (Watford, England), Famara Diedhiou (Alanyaspor, Turkey), Bamba Dieng (Marseille, France), Keita Balde Diao (Cagliari, Italy), Habib Diallo (Strasbourg, France), Mame Baba Thiam (Kayserispor, Turkey), Boulaye Dia (Villarreal, Spain)
      Latest odds
      Egypt 17/10
      Draw 13/8
      Senegal 9/5
      *Odds from Betfair correct as of Tuesday, March 22
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      Sweden vs Czech Republic: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for World Cup play-off

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      SWEDEN will look to put their poor form behind them as they take on Czech Republic in a World Cup playoff semi-final this Thursday.The Swedes lost back-to-back group games against Georgia and Spain but eventually managed to clinch second place in group B.
      The veteran Zlatan Ibrahimović is expected start up front along side Alexander Isak.Credit: EPA
      Czech Republic will be without Bundesliga star Patrick Schick, who suffered a muscle injury despite making the initial squad.
      The last time these two sides met was all the way back in 2016 in a friendly which resulted in a 1-1 draw.
      The winner of this match will visit Poland in the play-off final.
      The Poles received an automatic final berth after their opponents Russia were kicked out of the World Cup following the invasion of Ukraine.
      What time does Sweden vs Czech Republic kick off?

      Sweden vs Czech Republic on Thursday, March 24.
      The match kicks off at 7:45pm in the UK.
      It takes place at the Friends Arena in Sweden.

      What TV channel is Sweden vs Czech Republic on and can I live stream it?

      Sweden vs Czech Republic is live on Sky Sports
      Coverage commences at 7.40pm – 5 minutes before kick off.
      To stream the game live, head to Sky Go or Now TV.

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      Team news
      Sweden
      40 year old Zlatan Ibrahimovic is fit and raring to go ahead of what will surely be his last World Cup if Sweden were to qualify.
      Alexander Isaak hasn’t been in his best form this season with just eight goals in 33 apps, but the young Swede is still being linked heavily to Arsenal.
      Captain Victor Lindelof is fit and is expected to start despite all the noise surrounding the Manchester United camp.
      Czech Republic
      No Schick for the Czech Republic after the Bayer Leverkusen forward failed to recover from injury in time for Thursday’s fixture.
      There is no rest for Czech captain Tomas Soucek after his header helped West Ham through to the Europa League quarter-finals last week.
      But fellow West Ham team mate Vladimir Coufal is out injured, after he had surgery on a groin injury back in February.
      Latest odds
      Sweden Evens
      Draw 21/10
      Czech Republic 3/1
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      When is the World Cup 2022 draw and who can England face? Date, start time, TV channel, live stream free and pots

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      ENGLAND are safely through to Qatar and can look forward to the World Cup draw.Gareth Southgate’s men are set for Pot 1 alongside hosts Qatar and winners of the last World Cup, France.
      England could face Germany who currently rank 11th in the FIFA Coca Cola World rankings.Credit: Getty
      That means they will avoid the majority of football’s big boys.
      When is the draw?
      The big draw will be held on FRIDAY – April 1, 2022.
      It will take place from 11:30am (UK time), live and direct from Doha.
      The draw will decide the group stages for the tournament which kick off on November 21, 2022.
      How does the draw work?
      The teams have been divided into four pots owing to their current Fifa ranking.
      Hosts Qatar will be in Pot 1 alongside the top seven sides which includes England.
      Which teams have qualified for Qatar?
      UEFA

      Germany
      Denmark
      France
      Belgium
      Croatia
      Spain
      Serbia
      England
      Switzerland
      Netherlands

      Conmebol

      Brazil
      Argentina

      AFC

      Iran
      South Korea
      Qatar (hosts)

      Who can still qualify for the World Cup?
      With 10 UEFA teams already qualified there is still room for three more.
      Playoffs are scheduled to take place in March with the exception of Scotland vs Ukraine and are as follows:
      Path A
      Scotland vs Ukraine – March 24 (7.45pm kick-off) – Postponed until June
      Wales vs Austria – March 24 (7.45pm kick-off) 
      Path B
      Russia vs Poland – March 24 (5.00pm kick-off) – Cancelled: Poland given bye
      Sweden vs Czech Republic – March 24 (7.45pm kick-off) 
      Path C
      Italy vs North Macedonia – March 24 (7.45pm kick-off) 
      Portugal vs Turkey – March 24 (7.45pm kick-off)
      Play-off finals: March 29 
      Play-offs are also taking place in the African confederation, while North and South America’s qualifiers are set to be finalised in this international break.
      The final set of World Cup places will be decided in the intercontinental play-offs in June.
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      Who could England face?
      With the draw set to be decided on World ranking’s, England will miss out on facing countries such as Belgium, France, Brazil and Argentina until at least the knockout rounds.
      But with Germany ranking 11th and set for Pot 2 there is every chance of a sequel to their Euro 2020 last 16 tie.
      England could also draw Switzerland who they face in a friendly this weekend at Wembley.
      Afcon champions Senegal and Portugal’s conquerors Serbia appear the most dangerous of the likely Pot 3 opponents.
      The winners of a play-off between Nigeria and Ghana are set for Pot 4, along with an Ecuador side who have taken the South American qualifiers by storm.
      How can I watch the World Cup 2022 draw?
      FIFA are live streaming the ceremony on their website, with the BBC also expected to provide coverage for viewers in the United Kingdom. More

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      England vs Switzerland: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for international friendly this week

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      ENGLAND will be aiming to continue their momentum ahead of the 2022 Qatar World Cup when they face Switzerland this weekend.The Three Lions went undefeated in their World Cup qualifiers winning eight out of 10 games and topping the group.
      Marc Guehi has earned a first senior call up after impressive Crystal Palace displaysCredit: Reuters
      Granit Xhaka will know all too well the dangers of Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith RoweCredit: Getty
      The Swiss will also be heading to the World Cup after going undefeated finishing top of Group C ahead of Euro 2020 winners Italy.
      Gareth Southgate and his side will be all too aware of Switzerland’s striking power ahead of this weekend’s clash.
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      Swiss talisman Xherdan Shaqiri recently completed a move to MLS side Chicago Fire less than six months after joining Lyon from Liverpool.
      After Marcus Rashford’s admission from the squad, England head coach Gareth Southgate said: “I have spoken with him. I think he totally understands where he’s at.”
      “Marcus is very realistic. He knows he has is in a situation where he not been getting in the United team consistently and he will be searching as much as anybody to get that form back.”
      What time does England vs Switzerland kick off?

      England vs Switzerland on Saturday, March 26.
      The match kicks off at 5.30pm in the UK – 6.30pm in Switzerland.
      It takes place at Wembley Stadium, London.
      The sides last met in 2019, where England beat Switzerland on penalties to secure third place in the Nations League.

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      What TV channel is England vs Switzerland on and can I live stream it?

      England vs Switzerland is live on Sky Sports Main Event and Football.
      Coverage commences at 4.30pm – one hour before kick off.
      To stream the game live, head to Sky Go or Now TV.

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      Teams news
      England
      Kyle Walker is England’s only noticeable absentee with Southgate apparently using the upcoming friendlies as a chance to look at his other full back options.
      Manchester United forwards Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford have both been dropped due to poor form.
      Crystal Palace duo Connor Gallagher and Marc Guehi have both been called up after impressing at Selhurst park this season.
      England Squad
      Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford (Everton), Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal), Nick Pope (Burnley)
      Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Conor Coady (Wolves), Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace), Reece James (Chelsea), Harry Maguire (Manchester United), Tyrone Mings (Aston Villa), Luke Shaw (Manchester United), John Stones (Manchester City), Ben White (Arsenal)
      Midfielders: Jude Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund), Conor Gallagher (Crystal Palace), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Mason Mount (Chelsea), Declan Rice (West Ham United), James Ward-Prowse (Southampton)
      Forwards: Tammy Abraham (Roma), Phil Foden (Manchester City), Jack Grealish (Manchester City), Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Emile Smith Rowe (Arsenal), Raheem Sterling (Manchester City)
      Latest odds
      England 3/4
      Draw 12/5
      Switzerland 4/1
      (Odds via Betfair) More

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      Wales vs Austria: Date, kick-off time, TV channel, live stream free and team news for World Cup play-off

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      WALES take on Austria as they look to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1958.The Dragons finished a distant second to Belgium in their qualifying group but have received a kind draw, which sees them face two home ties to get to Qatar.
      Gareth Bale has been picked in the Wales squadCredit: PA
      Bale is likely to replace Real Madrid team-mate David AlabaCredit: AFP
      Should they beat the Austrians, they will face Scotland or Ukraine in the play-off final in Cardiff.
      However, this match will not now take place until June after being postponed due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
      Austria finished fourth in their qualifying group behind Denmark, Scotland and Israel.
      But they qualified for the play-off by being one of the two best Nations League group winners not to have already made it to either the World Cup or the play-off.
      When is Wales vs Austria?

      Wales vs Austria takes place on Thursday, March 24.
      The match kicks off at 7.45pm UK time – 8.45pm in Austria.
      It is being held at the Cardiff City Stadium.
      The sides last met in 2017 when Ben Woodburn scored the only goal in a 1-0 Welsh victory in World Cup 2018 qualifying.

      What TV channel is Wales vs Austria on and can I live stream it?
      Wales vs Austria is live on Sky Sports Main Event.
      Coverage commences at 7pm – 45 minutes before kick-off.
      To stream the game live, head to Sky Go or Now TV.
      To watch in Welsh, head to S4C.
      Can I watch Wales vs Austria for free?
      Yes. S4C is free for all UK viewers.
      To stream it live, head to the BBC iPlayer.
      Team news
      Wales
      Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey have both been included in the Wales squad for their match against Austria.
      However, goalkeeper Danny Ward, Tyler Roberts and James Lawrence are all out.
      Manager Rob Page said of the inclusion of Bale and Ramsey: “They’re big players for us, of course they are. We want them playing games coming into camp, but the good thing is they’re fit.
      “I’ve spoken to many of the players and those two in particular, and they’re both raring to go.
      “They both can’t wait to get into camp, so that’s really encouraging for a manager to hear.
      “They’ve done it time and time again, haven’t they? I don’t think we’ve ever had a camp where we’ve had all our players playing the weekend before.
      “But big players turn up for big games and they’ve proven that over time. The other way of looking at it is they’ll be fresh and raring to go.”
      Replacement goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey will reach one hundred Wales caps if he plays against Austria and in Wales’ friendly the following week.
      And Page said: “I can’t speak highly enough of him [Hennessey], I honestly can’t.
      “He’s reacted in such a positive way since I gave the number one spot to Danny. The way he reacted was tremendous and he was fully supportive of Wardy.
      “Watching him in training, some of the saves he pulls off are outstanding and when you do that, you’ll be ready.
      “To have a number two like Wayne, who’s been number one for a long time and approaching 100 caps, it fills me with confidence.”
      Austria
      Gareth Bale’s Real Madrid team-mate David Alaba will be expected to captain the Austria side.
      Former West Ham bad boy Marko Arnautovic is also in the squad alongside Watford goalkeeper Daniel Bachmann.
      Austria manager Frank Foda has called on his team to make use of their possession and avoid getting hit on the counter-attack.
      He said: “You could see in the World Cup qualifiers that they [Wales] are very strong, after all they haven’t lost a game at home.
      “In general, they concede few goals and are good at switching games. We’ll have a lot of possession, we can’t afford to make any mistakes when passing and we have to avoid counter-attacks.
      He added: “Such games are often decided in our heads. We have to be convinced of our own qualities and show a good mentality in the duels.”
      Wales squad
      Goalkeepers: Hennessey, A Davies, King
      Defenders: B Davies, Rodon, Cabango, Ampadu, Mepham, N Williams, Norrington-Davies, Roberts, Gunter
      Midfielders: Levitt, Ramsey, Colwill, Morrell, Vaulks, Allen, Wilson, Williams, S Thomas, Ilsanker
      Forwards: Bale, Johnson, Harris, James, Matondo
      Austria squad
      Goalkeepers: Bachmann, Lindner, Pentz
      Defenders: Alaba, Dragovic, Hinteregger, Lainer, Posch, Ulmer, Danso
      Midfielders: Baumgartner, Grull, Laimer, Lazaro, Sabitzer, Schaub, Schlager, Seiwalk, Schopf
      Forwards: Arnautovic, Gregoritsch, Kalajdzic, Weimann
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      Latest odds
      To win in 90 minutes
      Wales 13/8
      Draw 15/8
      Austria 15/8
      To qualify
      Wales 20/23
      Austria 9/10
      *Odds from Betfair correct as of Sunday, March 20 More