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Ian Mitchelmore

The player behind Dafydd Iwan's iconic Yma o Hyd rendition revealed as Wayne Hennessey to get ultimate Wales honour

Wayne Hennessey will captain Wales against Czech Republic on what will be the goalkeeper's 100th cap for his country.

The Bangor-born shot stopper made his 99th appearance for Wales in the 2-1 World Cup play-off semi-final victory over Austria last week. And he will mark his century by wearing the armband at Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday night, Rob Page has confirmed.

"Yeah, I think rightly so, he deserves that," said the head coach when asked if the 35-year-old will skipper the hosts in Cardiff. "He's going to get his 100th cap. To lead the boys out is a great honour and I would love to give him the armband to do that.

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