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Joe Allen is yet to start a game this season, but has made five substitute appearances for Swansea Joe Allen is set to come out of international retirement to be included in Wales’ squad for this month’s Nations League matches against Iceland and Montenegro. The Swansea City midfielder, 34, called time on his Wales career in February 2023, having represented his country at two European Championships and a World Cup. But following injuries to fellow midfielders Ethan Ampadu and Aaron Ramsey, Allen is set to return to the Wales squad when it is announced on Wednesday morning. Injuries have limited Allen to substitute appearances alone for Swansea this season but, given Wales’ lack of depth in central midfield, head coach Craig Bellamy is to turn to the former Liverpool player. Allen recall would be a 'no-brainer' for Wales Allen 'would never say no' to Wales Euro 2024 call Wales recall approach 'excites' Allen - Williams Pembrokeshire-born Allen was a highly influential figure for Wales before retiring, winning 74 caps and earning a place in Uefa’s team of the tournament at Euro 2016 as Wales reached the semi-finals. He said in the lead-up to Euro 2024 - which Wales ended up missing after a play-off defeat by Poland - that he would "never say no" to Rob Page had Bellamy's predecessor asked him to come out of international retirement. Former Wales midfielder Owain Tudur Jones said last week it was a “no-brainer” to recall Allen, while ex-Wales striker Sam Vokes also welcomed the idea. Swansea head coach Luke Williams said last week Allen was "excited" by the prospect of a Wales return. Wales resume their Nations League campaign in Iceland on 11 October, before hosting Montenegro three days later. The Bellamy era started promisingly last month, with a goalless home draw against Turkey followed by a 2-1 win in Montenegro. Arsenal & Man City win, Celtic thrashed in Champions League, Ten Hag latest 'Rodgers' naive Celtic fall into familiar European trap' This is year Arsenal win Premier League title - Saka Kit Harington stars in the new series of Industry Plunge into the unrelenting, seductive world of high finance How much do you know about the person you love? A jaw-dropping investigation into one of the world’s most sophisticated catfishers Let the mind games begin Watch the New Zealand version of the hit reality game of trust and treachery, hosted by Paul Henry The special forces operation that shocked the world The gripping story of the storming of the Iranian Embassy in the spring of 1980 'Rodgers' naive Celtic fall into familiar European trap' Nominate your Unsung Hero for 2024 'Impressive' Arsenal still have more to give. Video'Impressive' Arsenal still have more to give 2024 NFL London games: All you need to know 'I gave everything to boxing and still have nothing' 'Am I a pioneer? ' The Lionesses' first black player Your essential guide to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Q&A: Why F1 drivers swearing is 'a complex topic' 'His dream has come true' - the story of Duran's rise 'This felt like the end for Ten Hag - if not now, very soon' Poor on the ball, worse without it - where Man Utd went wrong v Spurs The five issues facing Mc Cullum as England's white-ball coach 'Like Bergkamp & Van Persie' - Palmer makes history at Chelsea The best photos from the summer of cricket What have we learned from the Rugby Championship? 'So gifted' - is 'unbelievable' Palmer England's best player? Video'So gifted' - is 'unbelievable' Palmer England's best player? Ruthless Chelsea dominate WSL newcomers Crystal Palace. Video Ruthless Chelsea dominate WSL newcomers Crystal Palace The British coach building Seahawks' new 'Legion of Boom' © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.