Bale ruled out for Wales

Tottenham Hotspur FC left-back Gareth Bale will play no part when Wales conclude their UEFA EURO 2008™ qualifying campaign against the Republic of Ireland and Germany, having pulled out of John Toshack's squad because of a foot injury.

Bellamy blow
Wales are attempting to bounce back from last month's 3-1 defeat in Cyprus, but will also have to do so without West Ham United FC striker Craig Bellamy who has a groin problem. Swansea City FC midfielder Owain Tudur-Jones returns to the fold after nearly a year out with a knee complaint. "We need to get ourselves sorted out, grit our teeth and go for it," Toshack said before his side's final Group D fixtures. "I would like to think the players realise what an important game the Republic of Ireland will be." Only San Marino are below Wales, who cannot qualify, in Group D.

Wales squad
Goalkeepers: Wayne Hennessey (Wolverhampton Wanderers FC), Lewis Price (Derby County FC).

Defenders: James Collins (West Ham United FC), Neal Eardley (Oldham Athletic FC), Steve Evans (Wrexham AFC), Danny Gabbidon (West Ham United FC), Chris Gunter (Cardiff City FC), Craig Morgan (Peterborough United FC), Lewis Nyatanga (Barnsley FC), Sam Ricketts (Hull City AFC).

Midfielders: Andrew Crofts (Gillingham FC), Arron Davies (Nottingham Forest FC), Simon Davies (Fulham FC), David Edwards (Luton Town FC), Carl Fletcher (Crystal Palace FC), Owain Tudur-Jones (Swansea City FC), Jason Koumas (Wigan Athletic FC), Joe Ledley (Cardiff City FC), Carl Robinson (Toronto FC).

Forwards: David Cotterill (Wigan Athletic FC), Robert Earnshaw (Derby County FC), Jermaine Easter (Plymouth Argyle FC), Freddy Eastwood (Wolverhampton Wanderers FC).