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Wales will have no fear in Portugal - James

Jordan James insists depleted Wales will not be overawed against "the best players in the world" in their Nations League A opener against Portugal on Thursday.

Published Sep 21, 2026 · 4:30 PMOriginal source: BBC Sport6 reads
Jordan James insists depleted Wales will not be overawed against "the best players in the world" in their Nations League A opener against Portugal on Thursday.
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