Gabbidon ready for long-awaited return

07 August 2009 11:07
West Ham defender Danny Gabbidon will end almost two years on the sidelines when he makes his return for Wales next week in a friendly against Montenegro in Podgorica. Gabbidon has not played for his country since the 0-0 draw against Germany in Frankfurt in November 2007 and his last competitive senior game for the Hammers was a Carling Cup tie against Everton a month later. Since then Gabbidon, 30 on Saturday, has missed 15 internationals and battled against a succession of injuries relating to complex abdominal problems. But Wales boss John Toshack was finally able to name the former Cardiff man in his squad, while also recalling Craig Bellamy, who has not played for his country since March because of a knee injury. There is also a comeback for Gabbidon's club-mate James Collins, who has missed two internationals with back trouble.

Source: Eurosport