Wednesday, June 18, 2008

WALES' WEST HAM CARDIFF TRIO READY FOR PRE-SEASON

John Toshack's Wales have receieved a boost ahead for the Autumn World Cup 2010 qualifiers commencing with news that ex-Cardiff City men James Collins and Danny Gabbidon plus Cardiff-born Welsh skipper Craig Bellamy are all aiming to take part in the Premiership club's pre-season programme.
"Bells" briefly featured in Wales' end of season games and trained with the Bluebirds prior to the F.A. Cup Final after almost a year absent with various problems.
Gabbs has not played since before Christmas with back and hip problems but has had undertaken extensive treatment in Italy, he is understood to be ready and eager to get training and playing.
Ginge's return would be the biggest surprise of all since he had a cruciate knee ligament injury and was expected to miss the whole of 2008 and after regular action at the end of last season but his recovery appears to be well ahead of schedule.
Wales' first World Cup games are Azerbaijan and Russia in September, it will be good to have all three available.

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