BIG-MATCH FOCUS: Wales v Czech Republic
WALES are back in 2022 World Cup qualifying action tonight as they take on the Czech Republic.
Here’s everything you need to know about the match in Cardiff...
WHAT TIME IS KICK-OFF?
Wales v Czech Republic kicks off at 7.45pm. The game at Cardiff City Stadium is being staged behind closed doors due to the coronavirus pandemic.
IS THE GAME ON TV?
Yes, the game will be shown live on Sky Sports. Coverage on their Main Event channel begins at 7.30pm. It will also be screened live on S4C from 7.25pm.
WHAT ABOUT LIVE STREAMING?
Sky Sports customers can live stream the match via the Sky Go app. S4C coverage can be streamed via BBC iplayer.
You can also follow updates from the game on our live blog which will be on Walesonline’s football page from around 5pm.
WHAT IS THE LATEST TEAM NEWS?
Defender James Lawrence has been cleared to link up with Wales, meaning he is available to feature.
However, the hosts will be without Joe Allen, who suffered a muscle injury in the opening stages of the 3-1 loss to Belgium last week. Ben Davies, Aaron Ramsey and Tom Lockyer have all withdrawn from the squad.
Kieffer Moore is being assessed, although he is available to feature in what is Wales’s second qualifier of the year.
The Red Dragons have no other injury concerns following their clashes with Belgium and Mexico, although Hal Robson-kanu, Rabbi Matondo and Tyler Roberts have been released from the Welsh camp after breaching FAW protocol.
WHAT HAS THE MANAGER SAID?
Rob Page on the Czech Republic: “Very impressed. We’ve watched some footage from the game against Belgium the other night and how they go about their game.
“They press at high intensity, they’ve got quality in their team, they’ve got goals in their team, (Tomas) Soucek in particular.
“It’s going to be a tough game for us, and it should make for an entertaining game.”
WHAT ARE THE LATEST ODDS?
Wales 15-8, Draw 11-5, Czech Republic 6-4.
WHO IS THE REFEREE?
Ovidiu Hategan will take charge of proceedings in the Welsh capital. He will be assisted by Radu Ghinguleac and Sebastian Gheorghe. Radu Petrescu is the fourth official.