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Cian Ashford earns first Wales call-up; Joe Rodon sidelined

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 9:30 AM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Cian Ashford earns first Wales call-up; Joe Rodon sidelined
Summary

Wales manager Craig Bellamy has named Cian Ashford in his squad for the Nations League A campaign, set to face Portugal, Denmark, and Norway. Ashford, who has performed well for Cardiff City, replaces injured defenders Joe Rodon and Dylan Lawlor. Wales has not won in their last four games and sits 38th in the world rankings. They open their campaign against Portugal on September 24 after a challenging window where Bellamy's coaching staff has also seen significant changes.

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  • •Cian Ashford receives first international call-up for Wales.
  • •Joe Rodon ruled out due to a hamstring injury.
  • •Wales faces Portugal on September 24 as part of Nations League A.
  • •Manager Craig Bellamy's squad sees multiple changes amid recent struggles.
  • •Wales has not beaten a top 20 ranked team since October 2023.
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  • 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Rodon absent as Ashford earns first Wales call-up
  • 9:30 AMBBC Sport — Rodon absent as Ashford earns first Wales call-up
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Craig Bellamy hands a first call-up to Cardiff City forward Cian Ashford for Wales' Nations League A campaign but is without key defender Joe Rodon.

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Craig Bellamy hands a first call-up to Cardiff City forward Cian Ashford for Wales' Nations League A campaign but is without key defender Joe Rodon.

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