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Roberts and Davies return from injury for Wales
TL;DR
Ben Davies and Connor Roberts have returned from injuries to join Wales' squad for upcoming friendlies against Ghana and Romania. Davies has not played since January due to an ankle injury, while Roberts is back after a long absence since June 2025.
Key points
- Ben Davies returns from an ankle injury for Wales' squad
- Connor Roberts could make his first competitive appearance in a year
- Davies has not played since January after surgery
- Roberts has been out since June 2025 due to multiple injuries
- Wales will face Ghana and Romania in friendly matches
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Captain Ben Davies has returned from a serious ankle injury to be included in Wales' squad for friendly matches against Ghana and Romania, while Connor Roberts could make his first competitive appearance for a year.
Tottenham Hotspur defender Davies, who turned 33 last month, has not played since sustaining the injury, which required surgery, while playing for his club in January.
Burnley right-back Roberts has been absent since injuring himself during Wales' World Cup qualifying defeat by Belgium in June 2025.
The 30-year-old was forced off with a groin injury in Brussels, before damaging his Achilles after returning to Burnley, ruling him out of the entire 2025-26 season.
Having featured for the Clarets' Under-21s earlier this month, Roberts returned to the first-team matchday squad for the first time this campaign on Sunday as he was an unused substitute for the Premier League draw with fellow relegated side Wolves.
There is also a return from injury for centre-back Chris Mepham, but midfielders Jordan James and Rubin Colwill as well as forwards Liam Cullen and Mark Harris miss out with minor injuries.
Wales host Ghana, one of England's World Cup group opponents, at Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday, 2 June, before facing Romania in Bucharest the following Saturday.
Wales squad
Goalkeepers: Karl Darlow (Leeds United), Danny Ward (Wrexham), Tom King (Everton).
Defenders: Jay DaSilva (Coventry City), Rhys Norrington-Davies (Queens Park Rangers - on loan from Sheffield United), Ben Davies (Tottenham Hotspur), Dylan Lawlor (Cardiff City), Ben Cabango (Swansea City), Joe Rodon (Leeds United), Chris Mepham (West Bromwich Albion), Neco Williams (Nottingham Forest),Ronan Kpakio (Cardiff City), Connor Roberts (Burnley).
Midfielders: Ethan Ampadu (Leeds United), Josh Sheehan (Bolton Wanderers), Joel Colwill (Cardiff City), Kai Andrews (Hibernian - on loan from Coventry City), Harry Wilson (Fulham), Sorba Thomas (Stoke City), Lewis Koumas (Hull City - on loan from Liverpool), David Brooks (Bournemouth).
Forwards: Nathan Broadhead (Wrexham) Brennan Johnson (Crystal Palace), Kieffer Moore (Wrexham) Dan James (Leeds United), Isaak Davies (Cardiff City).
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Q&A
When did Ben Davies last play before his injury?
Ben Davies last played in January before sustaining a serious ankle injury.
What injuries did Connor Roberts suffer?
Connor Roberts suffered a groin injury during a World Cup qualifying match and later damaged his Achilles, ruling him out for the entire 2025-26 season.
What matches is Wales playing with Davies and Roberts returning?
Wales is set to play friendly matches against Ghana and Romania.
How long has Connor Roberts been out of competitive play?
Connor Roberts has been out of competitive play for nearly a year since injuring himself in June 2025.
