Wales have exceeded expectations so far and are currently top of Group B among some competent teams which includes the likes of Belgium and Bosnia. The Dragons have lost just once in their last five matches in all competitions which was a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Netherlands in a friendly match.
They are however undefeated in the qualifiers so far. They began the campaign with a 2-1 win over Andorra as talismanic winger Gareth Bale got himself on the score sheet twice. This was followed by a stalemate against Bosnia at home.
But Chris Coleman's men enjoyed more success in their last outing as early goals from Cotterill and Robson-Kanu gave them the victory. Laban scored for the visitors in the 36th minute and despite a red card to Andy King, Wales managed to hold on to the lead and record all three points.
Former Welsh international Craig Bellamy has been delighted with the way the national side has performed so far and is adamant they can qualify for the illustrious tournament.
“Honestly, this team is a very,very good team, there’s no two ways about it. Just for the squad and the numbers of players," he said.
“Usually, we’ve always had one or two outstanding footballers – which we do now – but to qualify for a major tournament is a two-year run and suspensions and injuries will happen in a campaign which can leave your squad depleted at certain times."
“That’s why we haven’t qualified – we’ve never had strength in depth. That’s been clear. Looking at it now and this squad of players, they have the numbers.
“Belgium are the favourites. They are best team in the group. But we aren’t far behind them.”
Their counterparts Belgium are arguably the strongest side in the group and currently sit third in the table having played a game less than most of the teams in the group.
They created quite an impression in their opening game as they gave Andorra a 6-0 mauling. However their subsequent outing was less productive as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Bosnia.
Man City star Dzeko was the first to get himself on the score sheet until Radja Nainggolan equalized in the second half. Both sides wasted some very good chances and Dzeko nearly provided the winner for his side but Thibaut Courtois produced a smart save to keep the scores level.
Captain Vincent Kompany who sat out during Man City's 2-2 draw against QPR has been ruled out of the game against Wales due to a calf injury.
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