Bournemouth midfielder David Brooks is being backed for the Wales' World Cup squad.

The Bournemouth star, 24, is now cancer free after being diagnosed with stage two Hodgkin lymphoma last October.

Brooks joined up with Robert Page's squad for Wales' 1-0 play-off final victory over Ukraine in Cardiff last week and Chris Mepham reckons the Qatar finals in November is a realistic aim.

Mepham, a team-mate for club and country, said: “There's no hiding it's been a really tough and a long road for David and his family.

“It was massive for him to be part of the squad. He lifts the place with his story. It really does put things into perspective.

"As a team it's amazing that we can give him something to look forward to.

“But it's a realistic aim for him to have in his head to get back for the World Cup. Hopefully he can showcase himself at that level again.

“He's got to listen to his body and make sure he is ticking off all the check lists he needs.

"But realistically he's got a couple of months to build up his fitness and build his body back up and, providing he does that, I'm sure he will be in a good place come November."