Johnson back for Wales' decisive Euro qualifiers

Ben Davies continues as Wales captain the absence of Aaron Ramsey

Venue: Republican Stadium after Vazgen Sargsyan, Yerevan Date: Saturday, 18 November Kick-off: 14:00 GMT
Coverage: Live on BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru, BBC Sounds, BBC Sport website and app, plus live text
Highlights: Match of the Day Wales, BBC One Wales from 22: 45 GMT and later on demand

Brennan Johnson has returned from injury to boost Wales' bid to reach Euro 2024.

Ramsey remains absent so defender Ben Davies retains the captaincy.

Wales will qualify for the European Championships if they win their last two games, beginning against Armenia in Yerevan on Saturday 18 November.

Robert Page's side then face Group D leaders Turkey four days later in Cardiff.

Joe Morrell is also back from suspension while Johnson returns after suffering a hamstring injury in his first Spurs start, a 2-2 draw at North London rivals Arsenal on 24 September.

Manager Page has also handed a debut call to Sunderland defender and former Wales Under-21s international Niall Huggins.

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Page had been under huge pressure following defeats to Armenia and Turkey early in the qualification campaign, on the back of a disappointing World Cup.

But victory over Croatia means Wales are now second in the group, six points behind Turkey but with a game in hand.

Croatia are level with Wales on 10 points but Page's team would qualify ahead of the 2018 World Cup finalists based on head-to-head results.

Wales squad: Wayne Hennessey, Danny Ward, Tom King, Ben Davies, Joe Rodon, Tom Lockyer, Chris Mepham, Ben Cabango, Neco Williams, Connor Roberts, Niall Huggins, Ethan Ampadu, Josh Sheehan, Jordan James, Joe Morrell, Harry Wilson, David Brooks, Dan James, Nathan Broadhead, Liam Cullen, Brennan Johnson, Kieffer Moore, Tom Bradshaw.