The return to fitness of players such as captain Aaron Ramsey, fellow midfielder Ethan Ampadu and forward Kieffer Moore will strengthen Wales' World Cup prospects. Several other players have missed matches this autumn through injury. Bellamy, though, has used 25 players over his opening games to ensure his wider squad are feeling part of what already seems like a new era for the side who missed out on Euro 2024 qualification in agonising fashion.

Against Iceland, Wales came from behind to win for the first time under Bellamy. They also scored after half-time for the first time under his guidance, easing..

. Chris Wathan.