James back fit as Wales at full strength for final World Cup Qualifiers

Rhodri Evans
Craig Bellamy has the privilege of being able to selection an almost fully fit Wales squad for their final World Cup Qualifiers against Liechtenstein and North Macedonia.
Dan James is back fit after missing the duo of defeats to England and Belgium in October, while Aaron Ramsey has not recovered in time. Except for his captain, Wales are at full strength for their crunch matches.
Wales need to beat both of their opponents this month in order to guarantee second place in Group J of UEFA qualification, and therefore give themselves a seeded position in the play-offs.
October’s 4-2 defeat at the Cardiff City Stadium against Belgium all but ended Bellamy’s hopes for automatic qualification, but Wales have been through a number of play-off situations before.
Wales travel to Vaduz on Saturday 15th November for their first match in Liechtenstein since 2009 and some 3000 of the Red Wall are expected to make the trip over. Bellamy’s side ran out 3-0 winners in the reserve fixture in June, with goals from Joe Rodon, Harry Wilson, and Kieffer Moore sealing all three points.
Liechtenstein have lost all six of their qualifiers in this group and are yet to score.
Three days later, Wales welcome North Macedonia to the Cardiff City Stadium. The Lynxes are three points above the hosts in Group J, but have played a game more.
A win over Liechtenstein would bring Wales level on points with North Macedonia, but still behind on goal difference – unless Wales win their first game by six or more goals – meaning only a win will do to clinch second spot.
Wales Squad:
Karl Darlow, Adam Davies, Tom King, Ben Davies, Jay Dasilva, Chris Mepham, Ben Cabango, Joe Rodon, Dylan Lawlor, Neco Williams, Ronan Kpakio, Ethan Ampadu, Josh Sheehan, Jordan James, Liam Cullen, Joel Colwill, Harry Wilson, Nathan Broadhead, Rubin Colwill, Sorba Thomas, Lewis Koumas, Mark Harris, Kieffer Moore, Brennan Johnson, David Brooks, Dan James.
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