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Wales’ keepers are getting old – Bellamy

Wales manager Craig Bellamy hopes 20-year-old Joe Duncan has the potential to become first choice goalkeeper for his country.

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 12:44 PM
Wales’ keepers are getting old – Bellamy
Key Things to Know
  • Craig Bellamy acknowledged Wales' goalkeepers are getting old after calling up 20-year-old Joe Duncan.
  • Bellamy stated he selected Duncan with an eye on the future for Nations League matches.
  • Wales will face Norway and Portugal in the upcoming Nations League fixtures.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Wales manager Craig Bellamy noted that the national team's goalkeepers are getting older as he selected 20-year-old Joe Duncan for the squad. Bellamy stated that he has one eye on the future with the young goalkeeper's inclusion for upcoming Nations League matches against Norway and Portugal.

The decision comes as Wales balances an experienced goalkeeping unit alongside emerging talent. Current first-choice goalkeeper Karl Darlow is 36 years old, while fellow squad member Danny Ward is 33.

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