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Wales coach Page assures Tottenham over Johnson

Wales coach Rob Page says he won't risk the fitness of Tottenham winger Brennan Johnson this week.

Johnson missed Saturday's victory at Luton Town due to a knock.

"The communication between us and Tottenham has been first-class. It's about having mutual respect," Page told the Daily Mail. "Both managers want a talented player fit so it's about working together.

"I'm not going to insist that he has to come away and we're going to play him, jeopardise his safety and health. I wouldn't do that. But they also understand the importance of our games."

When asked if he'd spoken to the club directly, he added: "We've had great conversations with them, but ultimately his injury will dictate whether he can meet up or not."

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