Ginge set for Cypriot challenge

James Collins could feature for Wales as they push for a France 2016 spot
James Collins’ Wales are hoping to extend their unbeaten run to seven games as they close in on qualification to the European Championships in France 2016.

Currently top of Group B, three points ahead of heavyweights Belgium, Chris Coleman’s side travel to Cyprus looking to complete the double having beaten them 2-1 in Cardiff last year.

The central-defender, who recently celebrated the birth of his son Jesse, played in the 3-0 trouncing of Israel in Haifa, six months ago.

Following the game against the Cypriots, Wales host Israel on Sunday 6 September at the Millennium Stadium. 
Irish U17 international Declan Rice played the full match in a 2-0 defeat to Hungary. The current Academy of Football scholar made his Hammers’ U21 debut against Arsenal last week.  

In sweltering 37 degree heat, the hosts ran out winners through goals from Levente Sazbo and Mark Bencze’s penalty.

The Greens will have the opportunity to avenge the defeat on Thursday 3 September as the two sides face each other in the second game of a double header.