Liverpool’s Bellamy, Tottenham’s Bale, Arsenal’s Ramsey all named in Wales squad for Speed memorial
The first Wales squad since the tragic death of former manager Gary Speed has been named with Craig Bellamy set to feature alongside Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey.
The Dragons take on Costa Rica in a memorial match for Speed at Cardiff City Stadium on Wednesday February 29 which could be the last of Liverpool striker Bellamy’s international career.
The 32-year old was talked out of international retirement by Speed and his death in November left him shattered but he will suit up, quite possibly for the last time for Wales.
Tottenham ace Bale and Arsenal midfielder Ramsey will join Bellamy with the likes of Wolves goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey, Aston Villa centre-half James Collins, QPR defender Danny Gabbidon and Swansea City trio Ashley Williams, Neil Taylor and Joe Allen in tow.
Wales squad for Gary Speed Memorial International v Costa Rica, February 29, 2012
Goalkeepers
Wayne Hennessey (Wolves)
Boaz Myhill (Birmingham City, on loan from West Bromwich Albion)
Lewis Price (Crystal Palace)
Defenders
Robbie Blake (Cardiff City)
James Collins (Aston Villa)
Danny Gabbidon (QPR)
Chris Gunter (Nottingham Forest)
Adam Matthews (Celtic)
Sam Ricketts (Bolton)
Neil Taylor (Swansea City)
Ashley Williams (Swansea City)
Midfielders
Joe Allen (Swansea City
Gareth Bale (Tottenham)
Jack Collison (West Ham United)
Andrew Crofts (Norwich City)
Dave Edwards (Wolves)
Joe Ledley (Celtic)
Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal)
Hal Robson-Kanu (Reading)
David Vaughan (Sunderland)
Forwards
Craig Bellamy (Liverpool)
Robert Earnshaw (Cardiff City)
Steve Morison (Norwich City)
Sam Vokes (Brighton, on loan from Wolves)
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