Wales recall chance excites Collins

29 September 2010 14:29
Stoke defender Danny Collins could be on the verge of a recall to the Wales squad for their upcoming Euro 2012 qualifiers.[LNB] Collins has been out of the international fold for the past three-and-a-half years, but his recent form has impressed temporary boss Brian Flynn.[LNB]The 30-year-old centre-back is set to be called up for Wales' crucial matches against Bulgaria and Switzerland during the next fortnight.[LNB]Wales kicked off their qualifying campaign with the 1-0 defeat in Montenegro which forced the change of manager.[LNB]Collins was originally frozen out of the set-up following a difference of opinion with John Toshack.[LNB]However, Flynn is expected to recall the former Sunderland man following a string of impressive displays since he ousted Danny Higginbotham from the starting XI after Stoke's opening-day defeat at Wolves.[LNB]Flynn was at Stoke's training ground recently, and Collins revealed: "I spoke to him while he was here and everything was OK.[LNB]"He asked me if I had retired. I said 'no' and he said 'fine'.[LNB]"I'd love to play for Wales again. When I last did it was as left-back, but I'll have to wait to see where he wants me to play."[LNB]Collins underlined his decent form with a solid display during Sunday's 2-1 victory at Newcastle.[LNB]"It's been nice to be part of a team going on a bit of a run," Collins added.[LNB]"We're not playing great, but we're grafting results out."

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