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Wales' Coleman knows West Ham's 'Ginge' Collins up for dogfight

Wales boss Chris Coleman has said that West Ham United's James Collins is ready for the challenge that lies ahead against Israel in Euro2016 qualifying.

?Collins is set to feature for the first time in Wales' ongoing Euro2016 qualification campaign after sorting out his differences with Coleman.

?Collins and Coleman have recently ended their feud from September 2013 and when asked if falling out with him has made Collins value Wales more, Coleman said: "Yes, absolutely. I think that is the case.

?"This is an opportunity for 'Ginge' now. He was brilliant in the last camp, as were Danny Gabbidon and Sam Ricketts who did not play but were great round the dressing room in Brussels.

?"That is great for the younger guys because it is good to have advice from senior players.

?"'Ginge' likes the challenge and the atmosphere we will find ourselves in, it will be a dogfight which he enjoys."

?Wales are placed second in their group and will play group-toppers Israel in a hugely significant match at Haifa on Saturday.?

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