Harry is ready to lead out Wales ...but he admits he would swap honour to have Ampadu and Davies available

HARRY WILSON is honoured by the prospect of leading out his country as captain against North Macedonia.

- By TOM COLEMAN

But he'd rather the likes of Ethan Ampadu and Ben Davies were available for a pivotal World Cup qualifying finale at the Cardiff City Stadium tonight.

Ampadu is suspended for the Group J clash, while Ben Davies is injured.

Midfielder Jordan James is also suspended, although it’s unlikely he would have been a contender to take the arm band.

Wales head into their final group game of the qualifying campaign sitting third in Group J, level on points with the Macedonians, a surprise package and are yet to lose a game.

The hosts could technically finish top of the group, but that would be dependent on minnows Liechtenstein taking something from group leaders Belgium.

Second place appears to be the most likely outcome should Wales be victorious, and would crucially hand them a home draw in the March playoffs.

It could prove to be a special night for Wilson as he picks up the captaincy for the first time, but he admits he'd trade in the honour for a full-strength lineup.

"First and foremost with Ethan and Ben, everyone would much rather they were playing, because we know what important players they are for us," he said.

"But with Ben's injury and Ethan's unfortunate yellow, it gave an opportunity for someone else to be captain and it’s a big honour for me.

"I feel like I'm one of the senior players now. It's something that I’ve dreamed about for a long time, so to finally be given the chance to lead us in front of the whole country is a massive honour and something I’m really looking forward to."

Boss Craig Bellamy has similarly acknowledged the significance of the occasion for Wilson, but insists he won't be placing much importance on it.