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Parry: Set for starting berth

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Wales boss John Toshack will be looking to secure a victory against Georgia at the Liberty Stadium.

The former Real Madrid manager is expected to hand Cardiff's Paul Parry his first start since February 2007, while Rob Earnshaw is likely to sit on the bench.

Bench for Earnshaw

The Nottingham Forest striker has fallen down the national pecking order, whereas Parry looks set to partner Freddy Eastwood up front.

With the visit of Georgia to Swansea Wales' last preparatory match before the start of their 2010 World Cup qualifying campaign, Toshack is keen for a morale-boosting win.

With regular captain Craig Bellamy still absent Fulham midfielder Simon Davies will skipper the side, while Sheffield United winger David Cotterill is vying for a place on the right of midfield.

New faces

Uncapped Chelsea keeper Rhys Taylor replaces the injured Lewis Price. The teenager has yet to make a senior appearance at Stamford Bridge, but was part of the Under-21 squad to face Romania.

Other injuries include Aaron Davies and Brian Stock, with Swansea uncapped pair Joe Allen and Matt Collins filling in as cover, while Oldham Athletic full-back Neal Eardley has been called up. Club team-mate Craig Davies will not feature however.

The striker has been withdrawn by the Latics on disciplinary grounds after being sent-off for a head-butt last Tuesday night.

Wales open their World Cup qualifying campaign against Azerbaijan in Cardiff on 6 September which will be exlusively live on Sky Sports.