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WALES WORLD CUP WATCH: AARON RAMSEY BACK IN ACTION

There is a little over a month to go before Wales' first World Cup campaign in 64 years begins with a game against the United States in Qatar. With players eager to cement a place in Rob Page's 26-man squad - and supporters desperate to see them avoid injuries - BBC Sport Wales is keeping a watchful eye on Wales' World Cup hopefuls.
Ramsey's welcome return

There was a welcome sight for Welsh eyes in Auxerre on Sunday as Aaron Ramsey returned to action for Nice. The Wales midfielder, 31, had missed Nice's previous two games because of an ongoing thigh injury. But Ramsey came on as a substitute midway through the second half as Nice, who are 13th in Ligue 1, claimed a point thanks to a 1-1 draw.
Petit hopes Ramsey can adapt to life at Nice. Elsewhere in France, the suspended Joe Rodon had the weekend off following his recent red card against Nantes. Gareth Bale was not in action either, as Los Angeles FC had a clear weekend ahead of their MLS Cup play-off game against rivals LA Galaxy, which takes place in the early hours of Friday morning.

But another of Wales' overseas-based players, Ethan Ampadu, played the full 90 minutes as Spezia drew 2-2 with Cremonese in Serie A.
Ethan Ampadu
Chelsea's Ethan Ampadu is on loan for a second time in Italy having spent last season at Venezia. In the Premier League, there was a strong Welsh flavour as Fulham drew 2-2 with Bournemouth on Saturday.
Daniel James started for Fulham - before being replaced by Willian at half-time - while Harry Wilson took another step towards full fitness following a pre-season knee injury as he came on just after the hour mark. Teenager Luke Harris was on the Fulham bench as he awaits a Premier League debut. Chris Mepham continued his run in the Bournemouth defence, while Kieffer Moore came off the Cherries' bench late on. Once again, however, there was no David Brooks in Gary O'Neil's squad.