Switzerland v Wales News 11th October 2010

Goalkeepers: Jonathan Bond (Watford), David Cornell (Swansea City), Wayne Hennessey (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Boaz Myhill (West Bromwich Albion)
Defenders: Darcy Blake (Cardiff City), Danny Collins (Stoke City), James Collins (Aston Villa), Craig Morgan (Preston), Christian Ribeiro (Bristol City), Rhoys Wiggins (AFC Bournemouth), Ashley Williams (Swansea City), Adam Matthews (Cardiff City), Neil Taylor (Swansea City)
Midfielders: Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur), Dave Edwards (Wolves), Andy King (Leicester), Shaun MacDonald (Swansea City), Jazz Richards (Swansea City), David Vaughan (Blackpool)
Forwards: Simon Church (Reading), Ryan Doble (Southampton), Steve Morison (Millwall)

Injured: Neal Eardley (Blackpool, ankle), Danny Gabbidon (West Ham United, retired), Chris Gunter (Nottingham Forest, suspended), Sam Ricketts (Bolton Wanderers, suspended), Joe Allen (Swansea City, groin), Joe Ledley (Celtic, partner giving birth), Brian Stock (Doncaster Rovers, back), Robert Earnshaw (Nottingham Forest, hamstring), Ched Evans (Sheffield United, groin) Hal Robson-Kanu (Reading, hamstring)

The Wales players only need to look at a fixture list to get injured. At least, that’s how it seems. You could almost make a team out of the injured players. And let’s not forget Jack Collison, Aaron Ramsey, Craig Bellamy and probably Lewin Nyatanga, who would have been in the squad if they’ve been fit.

Ashley Williams has become the latest player to fall victim to the injury curse after turning his ankle during the defeat to Bulgaria but it looks like he will be fit to face Switzerland. Also, Gareth Bale and James Collins suffered slight strains during the match but they are okay now.

Craig Morgan is the player called up to replace Ashley just in case. I’m very happy for Craig as he’s done really well for Wales under John Toshack and was unlucky not to be called into the squad this time.

Ashley says Brian Flynn has kept the spirits of the Wales players high. It’s hard to imagine how but it’s good to know we have a manager who can work miracles. That could be very useful.

Brian Flynn says Gareth Bale will be their matchwinner which seems a bit unfair. Gareth is one of the best players but he doesn’t need that sort of pressure. If Wales win, Gareth will be a big part of it but he won’t be doing it on his own. Gareth is the third-youngest in the squad but also the third-most experienced.

Brian says he will play a more defensive side against Switzerland but luckily he doesn’t fancy the idea of playing 4-6-0 like Scotland did. Brian has been criticised for his defensive approach against Bulgaria but it’s good to know he has his limits.

Brian says he will pick a young squad against Switzerland. He doesn’t have much choice really but you can't underestimate the value of an experienced player or two.

Darcy Blake is expected to make his Wales debut at right back, in place of Chris Gunter, who was sent off in the match against Bulgaria. Second-choice right back Sam Ricketts is also suspended after picking up his second yellow card in the qualifiers.

David Vaughan says Wales will turn the corner. And I’m sure he’s right. They might not to it in time for tomorrow’s match but we can always hope.

Dave Edwards says the Wales players really want Brian to become their permanent manager.

Steve Morison says Wales will end their scoring drought. Steve is almost certain to start against Switzerland with Simon Church and Ryan Doble the only other options.

Sam Ricketts believes Wales can cause an upset against England. Well if Wales could only win two games in qualifying and I had to choose which two, I wouldn’t choose the games against Bulgaria, Switzerland or Montenegro.