Gareth Bale has been named as the captain of Wales’ squad for their World Cup qualifiers against Austria and Moldova.
Gareth Bale has been named as the captain for Wales in their upcoming World Cup qualifiers. The 30-year-old is set to lead his country against Serbia and Cyprus.
With 33 goals in 96 games, Gareth Bale is Wales’ all-time top goalscorer.
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Manager Robert Page says captain Gareth Bale is still dedicated to Wales and wants to lead them to their first World Cup since 1958.
When questioned about his future with Wales after the round of 16 loss to Denmark, the 32-year-old walked away.
Bale, on the other hand, has been selected in Wales’ World Cup qualifying team for September and wants to continue playing.
“You want to be a part of a World Cup as a player or as a manager. If the lads qualify, they will go down in history “Page said.
“Of course he’ll want to be a part of it,” says Bale.
“He’s no different, but you can’t simply show up and play for Wales to accomplish that.” You must give it your all and represent your club.
“There’s no debate; he’s checked all the boxes.”
Aaron Ramsey, a Juventus midfielder, joins Real Madrid forward Bale in the Wales team.
The famous pair helped Wales reach the last 16 of the postponed Euro 2020 tournament this summer, but they haven’t played a qualifying match together since 2019.
Page has kept the majority of his Euros team intact, thus there are no uncapped players. Swansea City defenders Connor Roberts and Ben Cabango, who have been ruled out with a groin injury and Covid-19, respectively, are the only players absent from that squad.
Wales will play Finland in a friendly in Helsinki on September 1 for the first time since losing to Denmark in the second round of Euro 2020.
The following Sunday, they will continue their World Cup qualifying campaign against Belarus in Kazan, Russia, before playing Estonia at Cardiff City Stadium on September 8th.
Wales lost their first game of the season away to Group E top seeds Belgium, but bounced back with a 1-0 victory against the Czech Republic at home.
In reality, Page’s team will need to defeat both Belarus and Estonia to keep their chances of qualifying for the World Cup for the first time since 1958 alive.
The manner Bale and Ramsey have begun their seasons at Real Madrid and Juventus, respectively, will help them achieve their goals.
Bale, who spent last season on loan at Tottenham Hotspur, has started both of Real’s La Liga games thus far and scored in the 3-3 draw with Levante on Sunday.
Page said, “Gareth hasn’t altered who he is.” “Players will tell you that various managers have different ideas about how to play and whether or not they like you as a person or as a player.
“He now has a manager [Carlo Ancelotti], who was pleased with what he did in pre-season and followed him throughout the Euros.” That’s all he has control over.
“Thankfully, he’s made a good impression on the boss and has begun the season well, scoring goals, which is fantastic for us.”
Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey have a combined total of 163 caps for Wales, with 50 goals.
Ramsey started Juventus’ first Serie A encounter of the season, a 2-2 draw at Udinese on Sunday, and will be hoping it is a sign of things to come following two injury-plagued seasons in Italy.
“They [Bale and Ramsey] are in great form going into this camp, which is fantastic for myself and the Welsh fans,” Page said.
“We expect our guys to play competitive football every week, and those two are no exception.”
Because there are no uncapped players in Wales’ squad, Huddersfield Town winger Sorba Thomas will not be called up for the first time.
Thomas, a Newham native, has made an impression in the Championship after joining from non-league Boreham Wood in January.
The 22-year-old left-sided player, who was born in Newport and qualifies for Wales via his mother, has started all four of Huddersfield’s league games this season, contributing two assists.
“Of course, if anybody is qualified for Wales and is playing at a high level and shows promise, we’ll be interested,” Page said.
“I’ve been in touch with him because he’s on my radar.”
Wales team
Hennessey, Ward, and A Davies are the goalkeepers.
B Davies, Gunter, Rodon, Ampadu, N Williams, Lockyer, Lawrence, and Norrington-Davies are the defenders.
Ramsey, Allen, J Williams, Wilson, Brooks, Morrell, Smith, Levitt, Thomas, and Colwill are the midfielders.
Bale, James, Moore, T Roberts, and Johnson are the forwards.
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