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Wales v Macedonia preview: Chris Coleman turns to in-form Aaron Ramsey in hour of need
Arsenal midfielder given captaincy for qualifer in Cardiff writes Greg Leedham

Under-pressure Chris Coleman has turned to Aaron Ramsey as an injury-ravaged Wales squad head into matches against Macedonia and Belgium.


Coleman has seen as many as 11 players withdraw from his party, raising fears that Wales could finish rock bottom of their World Cup qualification group.


Many of those absent are experienced names, such as Real Madrid’s Gareth Bale and skipper Ashley Williams.

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