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5 talking points as Ryan Giggs names his latest Wales squad

Wales open their Nations League campaign with a September double-header.

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Wales manager Ryan Giggs has named his squad for next month’s Nations League games against Finland and Bulgaria.

Here, the PA news agency looks at the main talking points surrounding a 26-man party that welcomes both new and old faces.

Neco time

Brighton and Hove Albion v Liverpool – Premier League – AMEX Stadium
Liverpool teenager Neco Williams has won his maiden senior Wales call-up (Daniel Leal Olivas/NMC Pool)

Hal be blown

Wales v Serbia – 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifying – Group D – Cardiff City Stadium
Hal Robson-Kanu last wore the red of Wales nearly three years ago (Nick Potts/PA)

Bale respite

On This Day 2013: Gareth Bale joined Real Madrid for �85.3million
Wales’ talisman Gareth Bale has had a difficult time at Real Madrid (Joe Giddens/PA)

Gunter ton hopes

Wales Training and Press Conference – Cardiff City Stadium
Chris Gunter is four caps short of becoming the first Wales male player to win 100 for his country (Nick Potts/PA)

Old guard overlooked

Slovakia v Wales – UEFA Euro 2020 Qualifying – Group E – Anton Malatinsky Stadium
Sam Vokes misses out on Nations League selection after winning 64 caps for Wales in a 12-year international career (Tim Goode/PA)
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