Ginge pulls out of Wales squad

Hammers defender James Collins has withdrawn from the Wales squad to face Bosnia and Cyprus with a groin injury.

The 31-year-old, who has earned 44 caps for Wales has recently dropped down the  pecking order as first choice centre back for his country.

With Collins absent, former Hammer and current Cardiff City’s player coach Danny Gabbidon will be drafted in as be the main centre-half in reserve.