International Bluebirds | September Call-Ups
Take a look at the Bluebirds who have been called up for international action during the upcoming window...
Rambo and Rubin selected for Wales
City midfielders Aaron Ramsey and Rubin Colwill have been included in Wales’ squad for the start of their UEFA Nations League campaign.
This will mark the first international window following the appointment of former Bluebird Craig Bellamy as Wales manager.
Ramsey, who captains his country, has amassed 84 caps, with 21 goals to his name.
Colwill has featured on nine occasions for Wales, with his first international goal coming against the Czech Republic in March 2022.
Wales fixtures: UEFA Nations League
Wales vs. Turkey, Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff, 06/09/2024 (7:45pm KO)
Montenegro vs. Wales, City Stadium, Nikšić, 09/09/2024 (7:45pm KO)
Norway call-up for Jesper
Having recently joined the Bluebirds from Cercle Brugge K.S.V, centre-back Jesper Daland has earned a call-up for Norway.
Their UEFA Nations League campaign starts with an away fixture against Kazakhstan, prior to hosting Austria three days later.
Jesper is yet to make his senior international debut, has previously represented his country from U15s up to U21s level.
Norway fixtures: UEFA Nations League
Kazakhstan vs. Norway, Ortalyk Stadium, Almaty, 06/09/2024 (3pm KO)
Norway vs. Austria, Ullevaal Stadium, Oslo, 09/09/2024 (7:45pm KO)
Robinson and O'Dowda selected by the Republic of Ireland
The Republic of Ireland are also set to begin their UEFA Nations League campaign this month, competing in the same group as Greece, Finland and England.
Callum Robinson and Callum O’Dowda have been selected by new boss Heimir Hallgrímsson.
The side have two home matches ahead, hosting both England and Greece.
Republic of Ireland fixtures: UEFA Nations League
Republic of Ireland vs. England, Aviva Stadium, Dublin, 07/09/2024 (7:45pm KO)
Republic of Ireland vs. Greece, Aviva Stadium, Dublin, 10/09/2024 (7:45pm KO)
Sio to represent Greece
Manolis Siopis has been called up to feature for Greece, as they also kickstart their UEFA Nations League campaign.
Competing in League B Group 2, this month the side will host Finland before taking on the Republic of Ireland away.
Sio has represented his country on 30 occasions, making his debut in May 2019.
Greece Fixtures: UEFA Nations League
Greece vs. Finland, Karaiskakis Stadium, Piraeus, 07/09/2024 (7:45pm KO)
Republic of Ireland vs. Greece, Aviva Stadium, Dublin, 10/09/2024 (7:45pm KO)
Ethan gains further experience
The United States of America will play two friendlies this month, with Ethan Horvath selected in the squad.
The Stars and Stripes will host Canada before welcoming New Zealand, as the City shot-stopper looks to build on his 10 caps for his country.
USA fixtures: Friendlies
USA vs. Canada, Children's Mercy Park, Kansas City, 07/09/2024 (9pm KO)
USA vs. New Zealand, TQL Stadium, Ohio, 11/09/2024 (12am KO)
JC included by Nigeria
Nigeria are set to begin their qualification campaign for the Africa Cup of Nations this month, with Jamilu Collins selected in their squad.
The Super Eagles are set to host Benin, before taking on Rwanda in Group D, which also includes Libya.
JC has 25 caps to his name, making his international debut in September 2018.
Nigeria fixtures: Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
Nigeria vs. Benin, Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, 07/09/2024 (5pm KO)
Rwanda vs. Nigeria, Amahoro Stadium, Kigali, 10/09/2024 (2pm KO)
Young Bluebirds to gain experience
This international window will see many young Bluebirds feature for Wales’ age-grade sides.
At U21 level, Tom Davies, Cian Ashford, Luey Giles and Eli King have all been selected.
There are also call-ups for the U19s squad, with Cody Twose, Trey George and Dakarai Mafico included.
Selected for Wales’ U18s are Jac Thomas, Jake Davies and Ronan Kpakio, while Hayden Allmark and Noah Williams have been called-up for the U17s.