Wales have brought MK Dons striker Aaron Collins into their squad for this month's Nations League fixtures after Wrexham forward Kieffer Moore withdrew due to injury sustained during club action. According to BBC Sport, Moore, 34, was forced off the field during Wrexham's 1-1 Championship draw against Wolves on Saturday.
Collins, a 29-year-old former Newport County player, has impressed this season with League One side MK Dons, recording 17 goals across 16 games in all competitions. His form includes a four-goal haul in a single match against Doncaster last month, and he currently ranks among the EFL's leading scorers with seven goals in his past three outings. He will now join manager Craig Bellamy's squad for Wales' concluding Group A4 matches.
The Newport-born Collins has had a lengthy career across lower-league football since departing Rodney Parade for Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2016, representing 10 different clubs during that period. His call-up comes as Wales prepare for two critical fixtures that will determine their standing in the Nations League's top tier.
What are Wales' remaining fixtures?
Wales face Norway away on 14 November before concluding their campaign at home to Portugal on 17 November, according to UEFA. The team currently sits third in Group A4 with three points from four matches, having defeated Norway 2-1 on 1 October before suffering defeats to Denmark and Portugal earlier in the campaign.
What is Wales' current league position?
According to 365scores, Portugal lead the group with 12 points from four matches, while Denmark occupy second place on six points. Wales and Norway are level on three points each, leaving the outcome of the final two rounds uncertain. Bellamy's squad is without midfielder Jordan James but has regained influential Leeds pair Harry Wilson and Joe Rodon, along with Cardiff playmaker Rubin Colwill.
What are the implications of finishing in different positions?
Wales' final league position will determine their path forward in the competition structure. A top-two finish would secure qualification for the Nations League quarter-finals scheduled for March 2027, offering the most favourable outcome. Finishing third would trigger a relegation play-off against a League B team in March, while a fourth-place finish could result in either a relegation play-off or direct relegation depending on how other League A groups conclude.
What is Wales' recent form?
Wales began their Nations League campaign with two consecutive defeats, losing 0-1 away to Portugal on 24 September and 0-2 away to Denmark on 27 September. However, they recovered with a 2-1 victory over Norway in Cardiff on 1 October, demonstrating their capacity to compete at this level. That win against the World Cup quarter-finalists provided encouragement ahead of their remaining fixtures, though subsequent results have left their qualification hopes finely balanced.
Bellamy has emphasised that Wales have earned their place in the top tier and remain capable of securing a positive outcome despite their current position. The manager's squad selection reflects his confidence in the available talent, with Collins' inclusion adding attacking depth as Wales bid to preserve their League A status.
