Dan James wary of Norway backlash as Wales chase seeding boost in Oslo
Wales winger Dan James says Norway will be eager to avenge last month's defeat in Cardiff when the teams meet in Oslo, with Wales aiming to strengthen their Euro 2028 qualifying seeding.
Wales winger Dan James has warned that Norway will be seeking revenge when the sides meet in Oslo on Saturday, after Wales' comeback win in Cardiff last month. James, who scored in that victory, said Norway are a strong team, especially at home, and will be even more motivated for the rematch. The result ended Wales' six-match winless run and was the biggest scalp of Craig Bellamy's tenure.
That win lifted Wales' hopes of staying in the top tier of the Nations League. Victory in Oslo would put Wales on the brink of securing at least third place in the group and, with it, a pot one seeding for Euro 2028 qualifying, which Wales will co-host. It would likely still require a play-off to retain League A status, but James stressed the importance of performing in such high-stakes matches.
Norway are enduring their worst run in a decade, having lost to Portugal and Wales, and are in danger of dropping out of Europe's elite. Norwegian media have criticised the team, and another loss would mark four consecutive defeats for the first time since 2016. James acknowledged Norway's quality but said Wales are focused on their own game, adding that the Cardiff win proved their critics wrong after a poor start to the campaign.
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