00:00Craig Bellamy insists Ruben Colwell still has a major role to play for Wales, despite
00:07the Cardiff City star being left out of his latest squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifying
00:12doubleheader against Kazakhstan and North Macedonia.
00:17Colwell's omission from the 26-man squad has surprised many, particularly as he has featured
00:22in two of Bellamy's three previous camps during the UEFA Nations League.
00:28His absence, combined with Aaron Ramsey's injury withdrawal, means there are no Cardiff
00:33City players represented in this latest selection.
00:37Although Colwell has played 37 times in all competitions for Cardiff this season, his
00:42return of five goals and four assists has been seen as underwhelming by some, especially
00:47during a campaign where the Bluebirds have struggled for form.
00:52The 22-year-old forward will still feature under Bellamy, but the Wales boss's adamant
01:06Colwell will be important for the national team as they look to book their place next
01:42Interestingly, Tom Lawrence has been recalled after a four-year absence, a decision that
01:55has sparked debate, especially as Colwell was previously cited as a reason for leaving
02:01Lawrence out.
02:02Nevertheless, Bellamy believes Lawrence's experience and leadership will add value while
02:08making clear Colwell's international career is far from finished.
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