Craig Bellamy has described the decision to recall Joe Allen to the Wales scene as a “no-brainer” and insisted the Swansea midfield veteran has a “lot to give” to his country. The 74-times capped Allen quit international football in February 2023 when Rob Page was Wales manager, saying “time and injuries” had taken their toll on him.

Joe Allen's return to the Wales squad, having retired from international duty 19 months ago, is not just as a stop-gap because of injuries, says Wales manager Craig Bellamy.

The 34-year-old midfielder has come out of international retirement after receiving a call from his former teammate

Craig Bellamy says selecting the previously retired Joe Allen for Wales was a "no-brainer". Allen, who retired from international duty after the 2022 World Cup, has been included in Bellamy's 25-man squad for the upcoming Nations League games against Iceland and Montenegro.

Joe Allen has reversed his decision to retire from international football and will join up with the Wales squad for their upcoming Nations League matches.

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Matt Grimes believes Joe Allen's international return can "only be positive" for Wales. Midfielder Allen retired from international duty little more than two months after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar but has been included in Craig Bellamy's squad for the upcoming Nations League fixtures against Iceland and Montenegro.