Harry Wilson confirms fitness for crucial Wales World Cup play-offs
Harry Wilson has handed Wales a major boost by declaring himself fit for their crucial World Cup play-off semi-final against Bosnia-Herzegovina later this month.
The Fulham midfielder missed his club’s previous two matches after sustaining an ankle injury against Tottenham Hotspur.
However, the 28-year-old has now resumed full training ahead of a potential Premier League return against Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
“I’m good. I had a bit of a knock after the Spurs game, which took a week or so to go, but I’m back training now, so I’m hoping I’ll be good to go for Sunday and definitely good to go for the Wales games,” Wilson told BBC Sport Wales.
Crucial role in international setup
Craig Bellamy’s side will host Bosnia-Herzegovina in Cardiff on Thursday, 26 March.
A victory would see the Dragons face either Italy or Northern Ireland five days later for a guaranteed place at this summer’s World Cup.
The dynamic playmaker has been instrumental for his country recently, netting a hat-trick during a 7-1 thrashing of North Macedonia last November.
He has scored 12 of his 17 career international goals across the past three years.
Transfer speculation surrounds expiring contract
The Welsh international has also enjoyed a sparkling domestic campaign, registering nine goals and six assists for the Cottagers.
His current deal in London expires at the end of the season, meaning he could depart on a free transfer this summer.
Both Aston Villa and Everton have shown strong interest, with the Toffees having a formal bid rejected in February.
“It happens when players are in good form or their contract is coming to an end. I think that’s natural talk but I don’t try and listen to that,” he added.
“I don’t want any distractions. My job is to play football.”
“The contracts and transfer talk comes with that, but I try and leave that to my agent, especially with big games coming up. That’s all I want to be focused on.”
