Craig Bellamy has assured Rubin Colwill remains a key part of Wales’ plans, despite his surprise omission from the latest squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
While Colwill has featured in previous camps, his form at struggling Cardiff City has raised questions. Bellamy, however, insists the 22-year-old still has a future with the national team, emphasizing that his absence does not mean he is out of contention.
While Colwill has featured in previous camps, his form at struggling Cardiff City has raised questions. Bellamy, however, insists the 22-year-old still has a future with the national team, emphasizing that his absence does not mean he is out of contention.
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00:00Craig Bellamy insists Ruben Colwell still has a major role to play for Wales, despite
00:07the Cardiff City star being left out of his latest squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifying
00:12doubleheader against Kazakhstan and North Macedonia.
00:17Colwell's omission from the 26-man squad has surprised many, particularly as he has featured
00:22in two of Bellamy's three previous camps during the UEFA Nations League.
00:28His absence, combined with Aaron Ramsey's injury withdrawal, means there are no Cardiff
00:33City players represented in this latest selection.
00:37Although Colwell has played 37 times in all competitions for Cardiff this season, his
00:42return of five goals and four assists has been seen as underwhelming by some, especially
00:47during a campaign where the Bluebirds have struggled for form.
00:52The 22-year-old forward will still feature under Bellamy, but the Wales boss's adamant
01:06Colwell will be important for the national team as they look to book their place next
01:42Interestingly, Tom Lawrence has been recalled after a four-year absence, a decision that
01:55has sparked debate, especially as Colwell was previously cited as a reason for leaving
02:01Lawrence out.
02:02Nevertheless, Bellamy believes Lawrence's experience and leadership will add value while
02:08making clear Colwell's international career is far from finished.