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The Independent
12-03-2025
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- The Independent
Teenager Kai Andrews handed surprise call-up to injury-hit Wales squad for World Cup qualifiers
Coventry City teenager Kai Andrews is the surprise name in a Wales squad disrupted by injuries for the start of their World Cup qualifying campaign. Andrews, a Wales Under-19 international, is currently on loan at Motherwell and impressed in their Scottish Premiership victory at Rangers last weekend. The 18-year midfielder, who qualifies for Wales through his Abercarn-born grandmother, has made two senior appearances for Coventry and was sent out on loan by Sky Blues boss Frank Lampard in January to gain first-team experience. Wales start their World Cup campaign at home to Kazakhstan in Cardiff on March 22 before visiting North Macedonia three days later and will be without key figures. Manager Craig Bellamy has lost central midfielder Ethan Ampadu and attacker Harry Wilson, arguably Wales' two most important players, to injury. Captain Aaron Ramsey suffered suspected hamstring damage playing for Cardiff on Tuesday and has been replaced by Tom Lawrence. Rangers forward Lawrence has not played for Wales since a friendly win over Mexico in March 2021. Sheffield United defender Rhys Norrington-Davies and Ipswich winger Wes Burns, both present in November as Wales beat Turkey to top spot in their Nations League group, are unavailable after undergoing surgery. Swansea midfielder Ollie Cooper returns to the 26-man squad after injury. There are also recalls for Sheffield United goalkeeper Adam Davies, Coventry full-back Jay Dasilva and Rangers winger Rabbi Matondo, who is currently on loan at German club Hannover. Goalkeepers: Danny Ward (Leicester), Karl Darlow (Leeds), Adam Davies (Sheff Utd) Defenders: Ben Davies (Tottenham), Joe Rodon (Leeds), Chris Mepham (Sunderland, on loan from Bournemouth), Ben Cabango (Swansea), Connor Roberts (Burnley), Neco Williams (Nottingham Forest), Jay Dasilva (Coventry) Midfielders: Joe Allen (Swansea), Josh Sheehan (Bolton), Jordan James (Rennes), Ollie Cooper (Swansea), Kai Andrews (Motherwell, on loan from Coventry), Sorba Thomas (Nantes, on loan from Huddersfield), David Brooks (Bournemouth) Forwards: Tom Lawrence (Rangers), Kieffer Moore (Sheff Utd), Brennan Johnson (Tottenham), Dan James (Leeds), Liam Cullen (Swansea), Nathan Broadhead (Ipswich), Mark Harris (Oxford), Lewis Koumas (Stoke, on loan from Liverpool), Rabbi Matondo (Hannover, on loan from Rangers)
Yahoo
12-03-2025
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- Yahoo
Wales name teenager Andrews, but suffer Ramsey blow
Wales have included uncapped teenager Kai Andrews in their injury-hit squad for this month's World Cup qualifiers against Kazakhstan and North Macedonia. The 18-year-old midfielder's unexpected inclusion comes as captain Aaron Ramsey misses out again after sustaining another hamstring injury on Tuesday, prompting a recall for Tom Lawrence. Andrews, who has represented Wales Under-19s, is on loan at Motherwell from Coventry City. He has started only three league games for the Scottish Premiership club since joining in January, but impressed during their win over Rangers earlier this month as he played the full 90 minutes. Cardiff City midfielder Ramsey, 34, had been expected to return to the Wales squad for the first time since last September, but was forced off the field during his club side's 2-1 defeat against Luton Town. Wales were already without two highly influential players, Leeds United skipper Ethan Ampadu and Fulham playmaker Harry Wilson, due to injury. Ipswich Town winger Wes Burns and Sheffield United left-back Rhys Norrington-Davies are also sidelined, but Swansea City midfielder Ollie Cooper is back from injury. Lawrence will be involved for the first time under Craig Bellamy, having won his last cap in March 2021. Wales begin their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign at home against Kazakhstan on Saturday, 22 March before travelling to North Macedonia three days later. Wales men's internationals to be shown live on BBC From wonderkid to father figure - how Ampadu leads Leeds Bellamy's 'unrealistic' aim? To make Wales a top team Wales have also been drawn alongside Belgium and Liechtenstein in Group J. The top team from each of the 12 European groups qualifies automatically for the World Cup - which will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico - with the second-placed teams entering the play-offs. Bellamy is unbeaten as Wales head coach, having won promotion to the Nations League's top tier with three wins and three draws in 2024. Winning their Nations League group also effectively guaranteed Wales at least a play-off for World Cup qualification. Having instilled a bold new playing style in addition to those encouraging early results, Bellamy's next aim is to lead Wales to what would only be a third World Cup in their history. Despite a stellar club career as a player, the former Wales captain never got the chance to represent his country at a major tournament. Now he hopes to fulfil that lifelong ambition in his first senior managerial role. Goalkeepers: Danny Ward (Leicester City), Karl Darlow (Leeds United), Adam Davies (Sheffield United). Defenders: Ben Davies (Tottenham Hotspur), Joe Rodon (Leeds United), Chris Mepham (Sunderland, on loan from Bournemouth), Ben Cabango (Swansea City), Connor Roberts (Burnley), Neco Williams (Nottingham Forest), Jay Dasilva (Coventry City). Midfielders: Joe Allen (Swansea City), Josh Sheehan (Bolton Wanderers), Jordan James (Stade Rennais), Ollie Cooper (Swansea City), Kai Andrews (Motherwell, on loan from Coventry City), Sorba Thomas (Nantes, on loan from Huddersfield Town), David Brooks (Bournemouth), Tom Lawrence (Rangers). Forwards: Kieffer Moore (Sheffield United), Brennan Johnson (Tottenham Hotspur), Daniel James (Leeds United), Liam Cullen (Swansea City), Nathan Broadhead (Ipswich Town), Mark Harris (Oxford United), Lewis Koumas (Stoke City, on loan from Liverpool), Rabbi Matondo (Hannover 96, on loan from Rangers).
The Independent
12-03-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Coventry teenager Kai Andrews handed Wales call up for World Cup qualifiers
Coventry teenager Kai Andrews is the surprise name in a Wales squad disrupted by injuries for the start of their World Cup qualifying campaign. Andrews, a Wales Under-19 international, is currently on loan at Motherwell and impressed in their William Hill Premiership victory at Rangers last weekend. The 18-year midfielder, who qualifies for Wales through his Abercarn-born grandmother, has made two senior appearances for Coventry and was sent out on loan by Sky Blues boss Frank Lampard in January to gain first-team experience. Wales start their World Cup campaign at home to Kazakhstan in Cardiff on March 22 before visiting North Macedonia three days later and will be without key figures. Manager Craig Bellamy has lost central midfielder Ethan Ampadu and attacker Harry Wilson, arguably Wales' two most important players, to injury. Captain Aaron Ramsey suffered suspected hamstring damage playing for Cardiff on Tuesday and has been replaced by Tom Lawrence. Rangers forward Lawrence has not played for Wales since a friendly win over Mexico in March 2021. Sheffield United defender Rhys Norrington-Davies and Ipswich winger Wes Burns, both present in November as Wales beat Turkey to top spot in their Nations League group, are unavailable after undergoing surgery. Swansea midfielder Ollie Cooper returns to a 26-man squad after injury. There are also recalls for Sheffield United goalkeeper Adam Davies, Coventry full-back Jay DaSilva and Rangers winger Rabbi Matondo, who is currently on loan at German club Hannover. Full squad: D Ward (Leicester), K Darlow (Leeds), A Davies (Sheff Utd), B Davies (Tottenham), J Rodon (Leeds), C Mepham (Sunderland, on loan from Bournemouth), B Cabango (Swansea), C Roberts (Burnley), N Williams (Nottingham Forest), J Dasilva (Coventry), J Allen (Swansea), J Sheehan (Bolton), J James (Rennes), O Cooper (Swansea), K Andrews (Motherwell, on loan from Coventry), S Thomas (Nantes, on loan from Huddersfield), T Lawrence (Rangers), D Brooks (Bournemouth), K Moore (Sheff Utd), B Johnson (Tottenham), D James (Leeds), L Cullen (Swansea), N Broadhead (Ipswich), M Harris (Oxford), L Koumas (Stoke, on loan from Liverpool), R Matondo (Hannover, on loan from Rangers).
BBC News
12-03-2025
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- BBC News
Wales name teenager Andrews, but suffer Ramsey blow
Wales have included uncapped teenager Kai Andrews in their injury-hit squad for this month's World Cup qualifiers against Kazakhstan and North 18-year-old midfielder's unexpected inclusion comes as captain Aaron Ramsey misses out again after sustaining another hamstring injury on Tuesday, prompting a recall for Tom who has represented Wales Under-19s, is on loan at Motherwell from Coventry has started only three league games for the Scottish Premiership club since joining in January, but impressed during their win over Rangers earlier this month as he played the full 90 City midfielder Ramsey, 34, had been expected to return to the Wales squad for the first time since last September, but was forced off the field during his club side's 2-1 defeat against Luton were already without two highly influential players, Leeds United skipper Ethan Ampadu and Fulham playmaker Harry Wilson, due to Town winger Wes Burns and Sheffield United left-back Rhys Norrington-Davies are also sidelined, but Swansea City midfielder Ollie Cooper is back from will be involved for the first time under Craig Bellamy, having won his last cap in March begin their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign at home against Kazakhstan on Saturday, 22 March before travelling to North Macedonia three days later. Wales have also been drawn alongside Belgium and Liechtenstein in Group top team from each of the 12 European groups qualifies automatically for the World Cup - which will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico - with the second-placed teams entering the is unbeaten as Wales head coach, having won promotion to the Nations League's top tier with three wins and three draws in their Nations League group also effectively guaranteed Wales at least a play-off for World Cup qualification. Having instilled a bold new playing style in addition to those encouraging early results, Bellamy's next aim is to lead Wales to what would only be a third World Cup in their a stellar club career as a player, the former Wales captain never got the chance to represent his country at a major he hopes to fulfil that lifelong ambition in his first senior managerial role. Wales squad Goalkeepers: Danny Ward (Leicester City), Karl Darlow (Leeds United), Adam Davies (Sheffield United).Defenders: Ben Davies (Tottenham Hotspur), Joe Rodon (Leeds United), Chris Mepham (Sunderland, on loan from Bournemouth), Ben Cabango (Swansea City), Connor Roberts (Burnley), Neco Williams (Nottingham Forest), Jay Dasilva (Coventry City).Midfielders: Joe Allen (Swansea City), Josh Sheehan (Bolton Wanderers), Jordan James (Stade Rennais), Ollie Cooper (Swansea City), Kai Andrews (Motherwell, on loan from Coventry City), Sorba Thomas (Nantes, on loan from Huddersfield Town), David Brooks (Bournemouth), Tom Lawrence (Rangers).Forwards: Kieffer Moore (Sheffield United), Brennan Johnson (Tottenham Hotspur), Daniel James (Leeds United), Liam Cullen (Swansea City), Nathan Broadhead (Ipswich Town), Mark Harris (Oxford United), Lewis Koumas (Stoke City, on loan from Liverpool), Rabbi Matondo (Hannover 96, on loan from Rangers).
