Wilson targets Norway win as Wales chase Nations League survival
Harry Wilson says Wales are fully focused on beating Norway in Oslo to boost their bid to stay in Nations League A, with the fit-again midfielder also discussing his limited Leeds role.
Harry Wilson says Wales are concentrating entirely on beating Norway in Oslo on Saturday as they seek to strengthen their chances of remaining in Nations League A. Wales beat Norway in Cardiff last month for their first win in the competition's top tier, and another victory in the return fixture would be a significant lift for Craig Bellamy's side.
Wales currently sit third in Group A4, ahead of Norway on head-to-head record, but Wilson acknowledged that a win alone would not guarantee a third-place finish or better. Wales could still end the group level on points with Norway and Denmark, in which case goal difference in matches among the three teams would decide the standings.
The range of outcomes remains wide: a top-two finish would send Wales to the Nations League quarter-finals in March 2027, third would mean a relegation play-off against a League B side, and bottom could bring either a play-off or direct relegation depending on ranking among other League A groups. Finishing second or third would also seed Wales in the draw for the next European Championship. Wilson said a Saturday win would give Wales a good chance of staying in Group A, with a major game against Portugal to follow on Tuesday.
Wilson's return is a boost for Bellamy after the attacking midfielder missed the September and October international window with a muscle injury. He said he was deeply frustrated to be injured shortly before a four-game camp and is eager to play again.
The 29-year-old is with Wales for the first time since joining Leeds United on a free transfer in July after his Fulham contract expired. He has made three Premier League starts and five substitute appearances without scoring for Leeds, who are ninth, and said he understood being kept out while the team were winning but wants to play every game.
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