Ashford gets first Wales call-up as Rodon misses out

Craig Bellamy hands Cardiff forward Cian Ashford a maiden Wales call-up, but a hamstring injury rules out key defender Joe Rodon.

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What happened. Craig Bellamy has named a 28-man Wales squad for the Nations League A campaign, handing Cardiff City forward Cian Ashford a first call-up. First-choice centre-back Joe Rodon misses out with a hamstring injury.

• Dylan Lawlor and Ronan Kpakio also absent through injury
• Harry Wilson, Jordan James and Ben Cabango return after missing June friendlies
• Wales face Portugal, Denmark and Norway in League A

Wales begin their League A campaign away to Portugal on 24 September, with a home game against Norway among three further fixtures.

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