Craig Bellamy has handed a primary call-up to Cardiff Metropolis ahead Cian Ashford for Wales’ return to the highest flight of the Nations League however is with out key defender Joe Rodon to tackle Erling Haaland and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Wales face Portugal, Denmark and Norway in League A of the competitors, however will achieve this with out first-choice centre-back Rodon who has been dominated out with a hamstring harm.
Defensive associate Dylan Lawlor can be lacking from the 28-man squad – he’s but to seem this season due to a knee drawback – as is fellow Cardiff defender Ronan Kpakio.
Leeds United’s Harry Wilson and Wolves midfielder Jordan James return to the squad after lacking June’s friendlies with Ghana and Romania by way of harm, as does Swansea Metropolis defender Ben Cabango.
In addition to returns for Mark Harris and Liam Cullen, there’s a recall for 10-cap winger Wes Burns, now of Leicester Metropolis, who might make his first worldwide look since 2024.
Wales journey to face Portugal on 24 September within the first of 4 fixtures on this newly prolonged worldwide break, with a house match towards World Cup quarter-finalists Norway sandwiched by two video games with Denmark.
Captain Ben Davies retains his place having been named within the squad for the summer season video games with out that includes.
The 33-year-old defender had not performed since a severe ankle harm suffered with Tottenham in January, however has since returned to motion for Spurs and is in competition for his first worldwide look since October 2025 when he gained his one hundredth cap.
Ashford, 21, will get his likelihood having impressed within the early phases of the Championship season, as a part of attacking choices that additionally embrace Liverpool’s Lewis Koumas.
Fellow Cardiff forwards Isaak Davies and Rubin Colwill are unavailable for choice due to harm, whereas there isn’t a place for midfielder Kai Andrews regardless of his spectacular begin at Aaron Ramsey’s Oxford United on mortgage from Coventry Metropolis.