Wales announce squad for Euro 2024 play-offs as Aaron Ramsey called up after injury worry
Wales manager Rob Page issues update on Aaron Ramsey and praises squad depth ahead of Euro 2024 play-off
Wales boss Rob Page has announced a 28-player squad to try and qualify for Euro 2024 via the play-offs.
Captain Aaron Ramsey has been called up after missing out on matches in October and November due to injury.
Wales face Finland in a Euros play-off semi-final on Thursday, 21 March, at Cardiff City Stadium.
A victory would mean Cymru will face either Poland or Estonia in a home play-off final five days later on Tuesday, 26 March, with a win sending Page's men to their third consecutive European Championship.
Wales boss Page said of Ramsey's inclusion in the squad: "I don't see it as a risk at all.
"We'll assess him on camp - if he's not fit, he's not fit.
"But if there's a chance of having a fit Aaron Ramsey in the squad, I'm going to name him in the squad.
"I've had conversations with Aaron, I've had conversations with the medical team, and his rehab back to fitness is going to plan, so it would be foolish for me not to consider that.
"I'll have him involved. Whether he's going to play from the first minute or come on for the last 10 minutes is another thing, but if I've got a chance to have Aaron Ramsey involved in the squad, I'll absolutely do it."
Wales are boosted by the return of their captain - who suffered a fresh calf injury a month ago after coming back from a five-month knee injury lay-off - and many of their players getting regular first-team football, while Rabbi Matondo and Dylan Levitt also return to the squad following injuries.
Ethan Ampadu and Daniel James are in line to win their 50th Wales caps during the international window, while Page has called up Rubin Colwill, Joe Low and Charlie Savage from the U21s for added strength in depth.
Rob Page's men missed out on automatic qualification for the Euros but were guaranteed a play-off place due to them being in the top tier of the Nations League's most recent edition.
"We've got a lot of players playing in the Championship, playing in the Premier League, full of confidence and we've got to use that to our advantage.
"We've got a squad of players now that have been used to qualifying for major tournaments, and they want the same again. They're hungry for it."
Euro 2024 is being staged in Germany from June 14 to July 14.
Wales squad: Wayne Hennessey, Danny Ward, Tom King, Adam Davies, Ben Davies, Joe Rodon, Joe Low, Chris Mepham, Ben Cabango, Neco Williams, Jay Dasilva, Connor Roberts, Wes Burns, Ethan Ampadu, Josh Sheehan, Dylan Levitt, Jordan James, Charlie Savage, Harry Wilson, Nathan Broadhead, Aaron Ramsey, Rabbi Matondo, David Brooks, Daniel James, Liam Cullen, Rubin Colwill, Brennan Johnson, Kieffer Moore.
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