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Chris Coleman names 23-man Wales squad for World Cup qualifier against Moldova on September 5

Wales' forward Hal Robson-Kanu (L) celebrates after scoring a goal with Wales' forward Gareth Bale (R) during the Euro 2016 quarter-final football match be
Image: Hal Robson-Kanu (left) and Gareth Bale are both included in the Wales squad

Wales manager Chris Coleman has named his 23-man squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifier at home to Moldova on Monday, September 5, live on Sky Sports.

There is no place for Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey, who has been ruled out of the Group D match through injury.

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However, Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale has been named as one Coleman's five strikers, alongside Hal Robson-Kanu, who is still without a club after leaving Reading last season.

Wales will be looking to build on their impressive Euro 2016 campaign when they face the team ranked 165th in the world at the Cardiff City Stadium.

Wales manager Chris Coleman looks on
Image: Wales boss Chris Coleman will hope to build on their Euro 2016 success

Coleman will be confident of guiding his side through their qualification group, which also includes the Republic of Ireland, Austria, Serbia and Georgia.

The Wales manager insists he remains fully committed to his national side despite interest from Premier League club Hull.

"I think everybody is under the impression that everybody wants to work in the Premier League," Coleman said.

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Wales' midfielder Aaron Ramsey, who scored the team's first goal, celebrates their 3-0 win in the Euro 2016 group B football match between Russia and Wales
Image: Aaron Ramsey has been left out of the squad due to injury

"Apparently if you're not working in the Premier League there's not much interest, you're not much cop.

"I want to work at the top level like everybody else. That doesn't mean it's at the Premier League, for me. I've said before I'd like to work in Europe again.

"That's not to say I don't want to work in the Premier League - it's a great league, recognised as the best in the world.

LYON, FRANCE - JULY 06:  Wales Manager / Head Coach Chris Coleman consoles Sm Vokes at the end of the UEFA Euro 2016 Semi Final match between Portugal and
Image: Coleman says the Welsh FA rejected an approach for him this summer

"But what I've got here is something very special and something close to my heart. There was an approach, the FAW turned it down and that was the end of it.

"So I'm fully focused on what I need to do for my country. I'll be just as focused as I was last time. There are no guarantees, we know that, but I'm happy and looking forward to this next challenge. I'm ready to go."

Wales squad in full:

Goalkeepers: Wayne Hennessy, Danny Ward, Owain Fon Williams.

Defenders: Ben Davies, James Chester, James Collins, Chris Gunter, Ashley Williams, Ashley Richards, Paul Dummett, Neil Taylor.

Midfielders: Joe Allen, David Edwards, Andy King, Joe Ledley, Emyr Hughes, Tom Lawrence, George Williams.

Forwards: Gareth Bale, Simon Church, Hal Robson-Kanu, David Cotterill, Sam Vokes.

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