 Wales retain a mathematical chance of qualification |
Wales manager John Toshack has named injured West Ham striker Craig Bellamy in his squad for the Euro 2008 qualifiers in Cyprus and San Marino. Bellamy has missed the last two weeks with a worrying groin strain leaving Toshack with a striker headache.
Forwards Freddie Eastwood, Robert Earnshaw and Jermaine Easter are out of favour at their clubs but all three are named in Toshack's squad.
Jason Koumas returns to the squad after missing the last game through injury.
But there is no place for Sunderland defender Danny Collins or Cardiff City midfielder Paul Parry.
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Collins opted not to be considered for the previous game in Slovakia, claiming he wanted to get clear of injury and cement his place in Roy Keane's side.
Parry wrote a letter to Toshack explaining personal problems which left him not wanting to be called up.
"I would have picked them both for this squad if they had made themselves available," said Toshack.
"The door is still open for them both, and I do not want to be ringing people every time there is a squad to find out if they want to play.
"I understand both players' reasons, but maybe in six months when they decide they want to be involved again, they may find others are now in front of them.
"Collins no doubt sees Gareth Bale and Joe Ledley ahead of him in the left-sided roles and has decided he wants to do all he can to stay in the Sunderland team.
"I also fully understand Parry's problems. Neither of them feel they want to be in the squad at the moment."
Wales face Cyprus at the GSP Stadium, Nicosia, on 13 October and San Marino at the Stadio Olimpico, Serravalle, on 17 October.
Toshack's side retain a mathematical chance of qualifying, after beating Slovakia 5-2 in their last game.
But their main aim for the rest of the campaign is likely to be improving their ranking ahead of the World Cup qualifying draw.
Wales squad to play in Cyprus on October 13 and San Marino on October 17 in Euro 2008 Qualifying Group D:
Goalkeepers: Coyne (Tranmere), Hennessey (Wolves), Price (Derby)
Defenders: Bale (Tottenham), J. Collins (West Ham), Eardley (Oldham), S. Evans (Wrexham), Gabbidon (West Ham), Morgan (Peterborough), Nyatanga (Barnsley), Ricketts (Hull)
Midfielders: Crofts (Gillingham), S. Davies (Fulham), Fletcher (Crystal Palace), M. Jones (Wrexham), Koumas (Wigan), Ledley (Cardiff), Robinson (Toronto), Vaughan (Real Sociedad)
Forwards: Bellamy (West Ham), Earnshaw (Derby), Easter (Wycombe), Eastwood (Wolves)
Wales Under-21 squad to play Malta in Wrexham on October 17 in UEFA Under-21 Championship:
R. Taylor (Chelsea), Fon Williams (Crewe), Gunter (Cardiff), Jacobson (Bristol Rovers), N. Taylor (Wrexham), Wiggins (Crystal Palace), M. Williams (Wrexham), R. Williams (Middlesbrough), Allen (Swansea), Bradley (Walsall), Blake (Cardiff), D. Edwards (Luton), James (Southampton), MacDonald (Swansea), Ramsey (Cardiff), Cotterill (Wigan), C. Evans (Manchester City), Vokes (Bournemouth)
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