Cardiff stars Colwill and Lawlor signal Wales’ exciting new era

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Wales’ new era under Craig Bellamy already carries a distinctly Cardiff City flavour. In the wake of September’s internationals, the manager has singled out two academy graduates—Joel Colwill and Dylan Lawlor—as players he believes can shape the national side for years to come.  Colwill, 19, earned a senior call-up after his brother Rubin withdrew following Cardiff’s 4–0 victory over Plymouth. Although unused in the 1–0 win in Kazakhstan, Joel’s inclusion was a statement of intent.

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00:00Wales' new era under Craig Bellamy already carries a distinctly Cardiff City flavour.

00:08In the wake of September's internationals, the manager has singled out two academy graduates,

00:12Joel Colwell and Dylan Lawler, as players, he believes, can shape the national side for years to come.

00:22Colwell, at 19, had a senior call-up after his brother Ruben withdrew following Cardiff's 4-0 victory over Plymouth.

00:30Although unused in the 1-0 win in Kazakhstan, Joel's inclusion was a statement of intent.

00:35Bellamy has tracked his development closely, recalling a standout display at Cheltenham last season

00:42and praised the teenager's energy, commitment to the team and quality.

00:49He insists he has the tools to become a really big player for Wales in the coming years.

00:53If Colwell represents promise for the future, then Dylan Lawler has already delivered in the present.

01:00Drafted in after Joe Roden's withdrawal, the 19-year-old centre-back produced a commanding performance in Astana

01:08that earned him the Man of the Match award.

01:12Bellamy described him as a player we are all excited about, highlighting his ability to push Wales' more established defenders.

01:20Attention then turned to the Canada-friendly in Swansea, where both Colwell and fellow youngster Ronan Copacchio were eyeing potential debuts.

01:31The physicality and tempo Canada offered was seen as ideal preparation for a squad in transition.

01:37Beyond the pitch, Cardiff's influence stretches further.

01:40Kian Ashford, part of the under-21s, admitted Lawler's display had inspired him, saying it's what dreams are made of.

01:49The pathway from club to country feels clearer than ever before.

01:55For Bellamy, these emerging players represent more than just depth.

01:59They are symbols of a future he wants to build by trusting in youth and exposing them to genuine challenges.

02:05The Wales manager has ensured that Cardiff's production line is now firmly tied to the national story.

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