Wales manager Craig Bellamy has declared his new centre-back Dylan Lawlor is going to “rival anyone” after his eye-catching international debut.

Wales are top of their World Cup qualification group and that's pretty much all that matters to manager Craig Bellamy.

Craig Bellamy insists Wales have the resources to handle a growing injury list as they head into a vital World Cup qualifier in Kazakhstan.

Wales have been dealt a major blow ahead of their World Cup qualifier in Kazakhstan with Joe Rodon forced to withdraw from the squad through injury.

Wales take on Kazakhstan on Thursday, with Craig Bellamy knowing only a victory will do if they are to have serious hopes of automatic qualification for the finals, as Ian Mitchelmore reports.

It’s not just Wrexham fans who are enjoying the club’s giddy rise up through the divisions . . . Craig Bellamy is a big fan, too.

Sorba Thomas has credited Craig Bellamy for saving his international career and transforming him into one of Wales’ most influential players.

Craig Bellamy's World Cup qualification campaign has reached its midway point with a tough 3,000-mile trip to Kazakhstan next week, but whatever happens there will be no excuses made.

Wales will fly to Kazakhstan next week, having done everything they believe they can do to prevent any nasty surprises.

Craig Bellamy has chosen not bring Aaron Ramsey back from Mexico, despite his captain’s return to action at the weekend.

Wales manager Craig Bellamy names his squad this week for World Cup qualifiers and has a decision to make over Aaron Ramsey.

Wrexham may have already made half a dozen new signings in recent weeks, but a bold move for Wales striker Nathan Broadhead would put them all in the shade.