Wales World Cup 2022 squad: Who's in and who's out?

There is always a tussle for the starting berth between veteran keeper Wayne Hennessey and Leicester City keeper Danny Ward.

The latter stood between the sticks for most matches in the qualification stage, but a knee surgery forced him out for a considerable period and since then Hennessey has once again grabbed the number one position.

The 35-year-old has been the regular choice in 2022 and should continue with that role in Qatar as well.

Meanwhile, Page picked Adam Davies as his third goalkeeper for Qatar.

Wales have a nice blend of youth and experience in the defensive department.

Tottenham's Ben Davies is responsible for organising the back-line and is likely to be partnered by Joe Rodon of Rennes and Chris Mepham of Bournemouth in a three-man defence.

Spezia's Ethan Ampadu is another solid centre-back option, but Page has been using him more often as a defensive midfielder.

Neco Williams should start as the left wing-back with versatile defender Connor Roberts on the other flank. The latter is expected to face stiff competition from Chris Gunter, though, who has over 100 caps for Wales.

Page has been using Ampadu as a defensive screener and the Spezia standout could partner with Aaron Ramsey, whose experience will be key in the World Cup.

A host of young talents in Matt Smith, Sorba Thomas and Rubin Colwill are raring to make their mark at the grandest stage of football, too.

Harry Wilson played a key part in the qualification process and got the nod in the final 26-man squad. Meanwhile, Joe Allen will like to prove his worth to Page once again after falling down the pecking order in recent months.

Led by their talismanic skipper Gareth Bale and supported by a number of younger players in Brennan Johnson and Tyler Roberts, Wales boast a talented front-line.

Dan James has been playing at the top level for many years and his form will be crucial for Wales in Qatar.

Kieffer Moore also has significant international experience under his belt and might be used from the start as the target man for Bale and James to move around.

Page is likely to stick to a three-man backline with Ben Davies, Rodon and Chris Mepham to shield Hennessey in between the sticks.

Connor Roberts and Neco Williams are likely to take places as the right and left wing-backs, respectively.

Ethan Ampadu and Aaron Ramsey should be the two central midfielders with distinct roles and responsibilities from each other. Daniel James and Gareth Bale are likely to occupy the wide areas further up the pitch while Kieffer Moore might have the responsibility to lead the attack through the middle.

Wales XI (3-4-3): Hennessey; Mepham, Rodon, Davies; Roberts, Ampadu, Ramsey, Williams; James, Moore, Bale