Wales captain Aaron Ramsey has been recalled to the national team squad for the first time in 13 months, bolstering Rob Page’s options ahead of their upcoming World Cup qualifier against North Macedonia. Ramsey’s inclusion marks a significant return for the experienced midfielder, who last featured for Wales in November 2022.
The recall comes amid concerns over an ankle injury to Leeds United winger Daniel James, currently undergoing assessment. Wales manager Craig Bellamy confirmed the issue in a press conference, stating, “He has an ankle problem. We’ll wait and see, nothing has been confirmed yet so if it’s good, brilliant, but if it isn’t then we’ll adapt. We’re just waiting for confirmation. It’s still too early so we’ll wait and see on that.” Leeds manager Daniel Farke is expected to provide a further update during Thursday’s press conference,though any absence is not expected to be long-term.
Wales’ trip to Wembley to face England on March 26th will be their first as a 3-0 defeat in the 2022 World Cup group stage. The Dragons haven’t beaten England since 1984. Currently third in their World cup qualifying group, Wales trail north Macedonia by one point and are level with Belgium, who have a game in hand. The group winner qualifies directly for the World Cup, with Wales almost guaranteed a play-off place due to their Nations League results.
Full Wales Squad:
karl Darlow (Leeds), Adam Davies (Sheff Utd), Tom King (Everton), Ben Cabango (Swansea), Jay Dasilva (Coventry), Ben Davies (Tottenham), R Kpakio (Cardiff), C Mepham (West brom), Dylan lawlor (Cardiff), Joe Rodon (Leeds), Neco Williams (Nottm Forest), Ethan Ampadu (Leeds), Jordan James (Leicester, on loan from Rennes), Josh Sheehan (Bolton), aaron ramsey (Pumas UNAM), Joel colwill (Cardiff), David Brooks (Bournemouth), Sorba Thomas (Stoke), Harry Wilson (Fulham), Nathan Broadhead (Wrexham), Liam Cullen (Swansea), Mark Harris (Oxford), Lewis Koumas (Birmingham, on loan from Liverpool), Daniel james (Leeds), Brennan Johnson (Tottenham), Kieffer Moore (Wrexham).
