Hammers pair named in Wales squad
Wales manager John Toshack has named Danny Gabbidon and James Collins in his squad for the Euro 2008 qualifiers with the Republic of Ireland and San Marino.
The West Ham centre-backs have been out injured since January, although Collins played a reserve game last Tuesday.
Gabbidon is still a worry, and likely to join the suspended Jason Koumas in missing the Ireland game on 24 March.
Koumas will be available to face San Marino four days later as Wales look to make up ground on the Group D leaders.
Germany and the Czech Republic lead the way on 10 points, with Wales one from bottom with three points but with a game in hand.
The Republic of Ireland game will be the first football international played at Dublin's Croke Park, with Wales back at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium for the visit of San Marino.
Gabbidon and Collins have not played a competitive match since mid-January, but West Ham are happy for them to join the Wales squad.
Carl Robinson retains his place despite not currently playing competitive games.
The midfielder was released by Norwich in January to allow him to join Major League Soccer side Toronto, whose season does not start until next month.
His last game was Wales' friendly goalless draw with Northern Ireland on 6 February.
Striker Robert Earnshaw (groin) and defender Mark Delaney (knee) are unavailable because of injury.
Shrewsbury's David Edwards is the only uncapped player in the 26-man squad.
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Wales squad for the Euro 2008 qualifiers with the Republic of Ireland and San Marino:
Danny Coyne (Burnley), Paul Jones (QPR), Darren Ward (Sunderland), Gareth Bale (Southampton), Danny Collins (Sunderland), James Collins (West Ham United), Richard Duffy (Portsmouth - on loan at Swansea City), Steve Evans (Wrexham), Danny Gabbidon (West Ham United), Craig Morgan (Peterborough United), Lewin Nyatanga (Derby County - on loan at Barnsley), Sam Ricketts (Hull City), Andrew Crofts (Gillingham), Arron Davies (Yeovil Town), Simon Davies (Fulham), David Edwards (Shrewsbury Town), Carl Fletcher (Crystal Palace), Jason Koumas (West Bromwich Albion), Joe Ledley (Cardiff City), Carl Robinson (Toronto), Craig Bellamy (Liverpool), David Cotterill (Wigan Athletic), Jermaine Easter (Wycombe Wanderers), Ryan Giggs (Manchester United), Chris Llewelyn (Wrexham), Paul Parry (Cardiff City).
