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Ceri Holland has 52 Wales caps Wales have suffered a significant blow heading into this month's World Cup qualifying double-header against Albania after Ceri Holland was ruled out of both games through injury. The Football Association of Wales says Holland, one of Rhian Wilkinson's key players, has withdrawn from the squad with an unspecified problem, as has Newcastle United defender Lois Joel. The versatile Holland, 28, was not involved in Liverpool's Women's FA Cup quarter-final win over Charlton on Sunday. Following the withdrawals, Wales boss Wilkinson has added forward Olivia Francis to her squad. Wales face Albania at Wrexham's Stok Cae Ras on Tuesday, 14 April (19: 15 BST) before travelling for the return fixture at the Elbasan Arena in Elbasan four days later (17: 00 BST). Wales boss Wilkinson condemns 'imbecile behaviour' Davies back in Wales squad but Clark misses out Griffiths shines as Wales get a glimpse of future Lucy Farrell-Shrouder (Stoke City - on loan from Burnley), Safia Middleton-Patel (Manchester United), Poppy Soper (Rugby Borough), Mayzee Davies (Manchester City), Charlie Estcourt (Portsmouth), Gemma Evans (Liverpool), Rhiannon Roberts (Sunderland), Esther Morgan (Bristol City), Lily Woodham (Liverpool), Hayley Ladd (Crystal Palace), Sophie Ingle (Bristol City), Angharad James (Seattle Reign), Carrie Jones (IFK Norrköping), Ella Powell (Bristol City), Mia Ross (Charlton Athletic), Rachel Rowe (Nottingham Forest), Tianna Teisar (Plymouth Argyle - on loan from Bristol City), Annie Wilding (Portsmouth), Ffion Morgan (West Ham United), Phoebie Poole (Plymouth Argyle), Mared Griffiths (Sunderland - on loan from Manchester United), Hannah Cain (Leicester City), Elise Hughes (Crystal Palace), Olivia Francis (Plymouth Argyle). Selfish Woods put others in harm's way - Day Amad backs Carrick for Manchester United job Ex-Australia batter Warner charged with drink-driving Conor and Jock are reunited for more craic-filled comedy A woman's quest to uncover the mystery of her early life Dom Chinea revisits makers who turned their passions into profits The memorable day when the Leaning Tower of Pisa reopened Why Liverpool ticket price protests matter to rival fans Szubarczyk, 15, breaks World Championship record Why Honda engine is not the only issue with Aston Martin - F1 Q&A Coventry edge ever closer - but who will join them in Premier League? 54 years, 48 leagues, 2, 000 grounds - the ultimate football odyssey Quiz: Name every European winner of the Masters Ranking football's greatest one-club men Leeds beat West Ham on penalties in thriller to reach FA Cup semis. Video Leeds beat West Ham on penalties in thriller to reach FA Cup semis Wilder beats Chisora in thrilling split decision bout. Video Wilder beats Chisora in thrilling split decision bout Is the Championship heading for financial 'catastrophe'? 'A messed-up situation' - world champion Dubois on family rift Liverpool's FA Cup capitulation ramps up pressure on Slot The thorny issues facing F1 over racing, qualifying and safety What De Zerbi needs to do to turn Tottenham around What were the biggest moves of NFL free agency? Mary Rand - the trailblazing Olympic champion Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.