Wales

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It’s been almost eight months since Daniel James missed the decisive spot-kick against Poland that ended Wales’ hopes of qualifying for Euro 2024. But now the Leeds United winger is aiming to make up for it time wasted with new boss Craig Bellamy.

A hamstring injury ruled the 27-year-old out of Bellamy’s first four matches as Wales manager in September and October, but he is back for this month’s Nations League matches against Turkey and Iceland.

“It’s great to be back. I definitely missed it. I was bummed I didn’t make the first two camps,” James said.

“It was difficult to take (the missed penalty), but it’s long gone. Football is not always positive but you have to bounce back. If I said I forgot about it, I’d be lying, but I won’t let it affect me in the next few games.

Wales are unbeaten in their four matches under Bellamy, with two wins and two draws, leaving them second in Group B4.

They face leaders Turkey on Saturday in Kayseri, who need a victory to increase their chances of winning the group and securing promotion to the top tier of the Nations League, before concluding their group with a match against Iceland in Cardiff the following Tuesday.