Allen and Cabango selected in Cymru World Cup squad

Joe Allen and Ben Cabango have been selected for the Cymru squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

The tournament which kicks-off on Sunday, 20 November will be the first time that Wales have featured in a World Cup since their last appearance 64 years ago in 1958, when they lost to Brazil in the Quarter-Finals.

Joe Allen who hasn’t played for the Swans since mid-September due to a hamstring injury, has been receiving regular treatment in order to be fit enough to take part in the tournament, whilst Ben Cabango has been a constant in the Swans defence this season.

Former Swansea City players Ben Davies, Connor Roberts, Daniel James and Joe Rodon are also included in the squad.

Manager Robert Page has selected his 26 man squad for the tournament, which will play their opening game of the World Cup against the USA on Monday, 21 November at 7pm.

Cymru Squad for FIFA World Cup 2022

Goalkeepers:Wayne Hennessey (Nottingham Forest), Danny Ward (Leicester City), Adam Davies (Stoke City).

Defenders: Neco Williams (Nottingham Forest), Ben Davies (Tottenham Hotspur), Ben Cabango (Swansea City), Joe Rodon (Rennes, on loan from Tottenham Hotspur), Chris Mepham (Bournemouth), Ethan Ampadu (Spezia, on loan from Chelsea), Chris Gunter (AFC Wimbledon), Connor Roberts (Burnley), Tom Lockyer (Luton Town).

Midfielders: Aaron Ramsey (Nice), Joe Allen (Swansea City), Harry Wilson (Fulham), Joe Morrell (Portsmouth), Dylan Levitt (Dundee United), Rubin Colwill (Cardiff City), Jonny Williams (Swindon Town), Matthew Smith (Milton Keynes Dons), Sorba Thomas (Huddersfield Town).

Forwards: Gareth Bale (Los Angeles FC), Dan James (Fulham, on loan from Leeds United), Kieffer Moore (Bournemouth), Mark Harris (Cardiff City), Brennan Johnson (Nottingham Forest).