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Harry Wilson returns to Wales squad as Joe Duncan earns first senior call-up

Carlos Mendez
Carlos Mendez
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Harry Wilson returns to Wales squad as Joe Duncan earns first senior call-up
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Harry Wilson and Joe Rodon return to the Wales squad, while 20-year-old goalkeeper Joe Duncan receives his first senior call-up. Rubin Colwill is also recalled for the Nations League matches against Norway and Portugal.

Harry Wilson has returned to the Wales squad for November's Nations League fixtures, with goalkeeper Joe Duncan receiving his first senior call-up. BBC Sport Wales reported that Craig Bellamy's selection also includes recalls for Joe Rodon and Rubin Colwill, while Jordan James misses out through injury. Duncan is the only newcomer in the squad named for the two matches.

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Wilson, the Leeds United attacking midfielder, has not played for Wales since March because of injuries. His return brings back a player with 69 senior international appearances. Leeds centre-back Rodon has also been selected, although BBC Sport reported that he has not played since suffering a hamstring injury in August. Neither player's inclusion establishes how much playing time he will receive.

Duncan, 20, is currently playing for Southend United in the National League on loan from Bristol City of the Championship. He was born in Bristol and qualifies to represent Wales through his maternal grandfather, who is from Cardiff. His promotion to the senior squad follows two appearances for the Wales under-21 side.

The young goalkeeper takes the place of Everton's Tom King. Manchester United's Karl Darlow and Wrexham's Danny Ward are the other goalkeepers selected. In midfield, Cardiff City playmaker Rubin Colwill returns, but Wolves midfielder James is absent after being injured against Cardiff last Saturday, according to the BBC report.

Wales travel to Oslo to face Norway at Ullevaal Stadion on Saturday, November 14, with kick-off scheduled for 17:00 GMT. They then complete their group fixtures against Portugal at Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday, November 17, at 19:45 GMT. The two games will settle their final position in Group A4.

Bellamy's team sit third after four matches and have recorded one victory, against Norway in Cardiff last month. Second, third and fourth place all remain possible. A top-two finish would put Wales into the Nations League quarter-finals in March 2027, while third would mean a relegation play-off against a League B side that month. Wales are seeking to retain their place in the competition's top tier.

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