Collins withdraws from Wales

“Ginge” is no choirboy

Hammer James Collins has withdrawn from the Wales squad to face Serbia ahead of Saturday’s World Cup qualifier due to an unknown injury.

The Welsh FA has confirmed that MK Dons’ Joe Walsh has been called up as a replacement.

Squad Update: James Collins has been withdrawn from the Wales squad and is replaced by Joe Walsh from @MKDonsFC #WALSRB #TogetherStronger pic.twitter.com/lrEh5DLOIP

Collins started the Hammers’ 1-1 draw with Stoke City at the London Stadium on Saturday.

The club are waiting for an update West Ham Head of Medical & Sports Science, Stijn Vandenbroucke as to the nature of the injury.