Colwill close to call-up but Craig is seeking more

CRAIG BELLAMY says Cardiff City midfielder Ruben Colwill was very close to receiving a call-up to the forthcoming World Cup qualifier in Kazakhstan, but ultimately excluded him from the squad.

- By TOM COLEMAN

Colwill has been in superb form for the Bluebirds during the opening few games of the League One campaign.

Wales boss Bellamy insists he's been impressed by the 23-year-old's exploits in League One, but says he still wants to see more from the forward over the coming weeks.

"I have to be honest, he was very close," Bellamy said. "He was very close.

"His brother (Joel) as well. I've been impressed by the both of them.

"I want to see more. I want to see more. I want that consistency.

"It's a question we speak about, and we know we're going to get asked. He's a person I really like.