Liverpool's Joe Allen to miss next two Wales European Qualifiers

Liverpool midfielder Joe Allen will miss Wales' European Qualifiers against Cyprus and Israel because of a hamstring injury.

Allen was the biggest name missing from Chris Coleman's squad, when the Wales manager confirmed his 23 for the trip to Nicosia on September 3 and the visit of Israel to the Cardiff City Stadium three days later.

He would have been suspended from the first game anyway, but his injury means no chance of being 100 per cent in time for the Israel clash.

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Defenders James Collins and Ben Davies return to Coleman's squad following injury and Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder David Edwards is recalled, while there is also a chance for uncapped Liverpool youngster Jordan Williams, who is out on loan at Swindon Town.

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Crystal Palace 'keeper Wayne Hennessey is included in the party, and will win his 50th cap if starting against Cyprus.

Squad:

Goalkeepers: Hennessey (Crystal Palace), Ward (Aberdeen), Fon Williams (Tranmere)

Defenders: A Williams (Swansea), Chester (Hull City), Collins (West Ham), Davies (Tottenham), Gunter (Reading), Taylor (Swansea), Henley (Blackburn), Richards (Fulham)

Midfielders: King (Leicester), Ledley (Crystal Palace), Ramsey (Arsenal), J Williams (Swindon), Edwards (Wolves), MacDonald (Bournemouth)

Forwards: Bale (Real Madrid), Robson-Kanu (Reading), Vokes (Burnley), Church (Charlton), Cotterill (Birmingham), Lawrence (Blackburn)

Watch Wales take on Cyprus live on Sky Sports 1 HD from 7.00pm on Thursday September 3. The clash with Israel will also be on Sky Sports 1 HD on Sunday September 6 from 4.30pm.

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