Manchester City's Craig Bellamy set for Wales comeback in Luxembourg friendly

06 August 2010 15:02
Craig Bellamy is poised to make his first Wales appearance in 10 months after being named in John Toshack's squad to face Luxembourg next week.   [LNB]The Manchester City striker has missed Wales' last four outings but was this afternoon included in a 23-man party for the friendly at Llanelli's Parc y Scarlets next Wednesday.   [LNB]Pride of Wales: Bellamy is set for his first international appearance in 10 months [LNB]Millwall striker Steve Morison also features for the first time after pledging his allegiance to Wales while Cardiff defender Darcy Blake could also be in line for a first cap. [LNB]Bellamy's international future became the subject of speculation when Toshack overlooked him for a friendly against Sweden in March.   [LNB]Toshack, however, stressed that he was merely taking the opportunity to explore other options as the player had indicated a preference to sit out friendlies due to a knee condition.   [LNB]Any perceived differences between the pair then appeared to have been put aside in May as Bellamy was named in the initial squad for a friendly in Croatia.  [LNB] He was later forced to pull out due to injury but his inclusion for next week's final match before the Euro 2012 qualifiers begin is a boost for Wales. [LNB]  Wales boss John Toshack still has belief as Craig Bellamy pulls out of friendlyCeltic boss Lennon coy on fighting Spurs for Man City misfit BellamyTottenham to tempt Manchester City with £4m bid for wantaway BellamyMANCHESTER CITY FC

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