Coleman tempted to play Allen in more advanced role

Allen scored in Wales' 2-2 away draw with Austria. Credit: PA

Wales manager Chris Coleman will consider using Joe Allen in the advanced role in which he has shone at Stoke.

Allen has been a revelation in the 'number 10' position since his £13million summer switch from Liverpool, his four goals making him the Potters' top scorer this season.

The 26-year-old continued his fine form on Monday night by setting up Wilfried Bony's first two Stoke goals in the3-1 Premier League victory over former club Swansea.

But Coleman has preferred to play Allen in a deeper role at international level behind the attacking talents of Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey.

However, Coleman - who names his squad on Wednesday for the World Cup qualifier against Serbia - has suggested that Allen could be deployed further forward if circumstances allow.

Allen scored in Wales' 2-2 away draw with Austria. Credit: PA

Allen's first Wales goals have come in his last two appearances, the 4-0 home victory over Moldovaand the 2-2 draw with Austria in Vienna.

But his absence with a hamstring injury was sorely felt last month as Wales dropped two crucial World Cup qualifying points in a 1-1 home draw against Georgia.

Ramsey also missed that game and is set to be included for the first time since the summer when Wales reached the semi-finals of Euro 2016.

The Arsenal midfielder made his first appearance since the opening day of the season as a late substitute in the 4-1 Premier League win at Sunderland on Saturday.

Aaron Ramsey's last game for Wales was the 3-1 win over Belgium at Euro 2016. Credit: PA

Jonathan Williams, like Ramsey, is also available for the first time in this campaign after overcoming an ankle injury suffered in a pre-season friendly.Wales are unbeaten after three games in World Cup qualifying, but trail group leaders Serbia by two points.