Source: Eurosport
Injury could end Collison's double bid
A calf injury may stop West Ham youngster Jack Collison from playing for both the Wales under-21s and senior side in a week.
Collison, whose father died in a motorcycle accident last month, was intent on playing in both Wales matches over the next few days.
The 20-year-old, who will be given compassionate leave from the Wales camp to attend his father's funeral on Monday, had insisted that he wanted to play for the Wales under-21s against Italy in Swansea on Friday as well as for John Toshack's senior side against Russia in a World Cup Group Four qualifier in Cardiff next Wednesday.
But Collison "tweaked" a calf muscle in training on Thursday and is now doubtful for the Liberty Stadium match, a UEFA Under-21 Championship qualifier.
Under-21 boss Brian Flynn said: "Jack has been fantastic in training this week, considering the pressure he is under and the emotions surrounding his dad's death.
"He wanted to play in both matches and we were happy for him to do that. Then he manages to pick up a calf injury in training and must be doubtful for the game against the Italians. We are mindful that if he plays in the under-21, he may damage his chances of playing against Russia next week."
