Wales’s Dave Edwards: ‘I’ll always put the team ahead of myself’

The Reading midfielder is ready to step into Gareth Bale’s shoes for the World Cup qualifier in Georgia but admits Ben Woodburn already has a strong case

Dave Edwards is prepared for what will come his way in Georgia on Friday if the Reading midfielder turns out to be the man asked to take the place of the most famous footballer in Wales. “Friends always take the mick out of me when it says ‘Edwards has come in to replace Bale’,” the 31-year-old says, laughing. “What a let-down when you see that come across Sky Sports News.”

Self-deprecating and down to earth, Edwards is a loyal servant to Wales. He talks about being “happy to step in and give my absolute all” if Chris Coleman names him in his starting XI for the World Cup qualifier in Tbilisi, yet also explains why he will have no qualms if the manager decides to look elsewhere, including in the direction of the 17-year-old Ben Woodburn.

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