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Joe Allen says Wales don't need Gareth Bale to beat Serbia as he backs Arsenal star Aaron Ramsey inspire victory

Joe Allen insists Wales can use Gareth Bale’s absence to surprise Serbia and gain victory in Belgrade on Sunday.

Chris Coleman takes his team to Belgrade in a crucial World Cup qualifier but the Real Madrid forward is suspended.

Allen conceded the loss of Bale is significant but said the team would cope and pinpointed ‘world class’ Aaron Ramsey as a potential match-winner.

Gareth Bale appeals to the referee after receiving a yellow card that earned him a suspension
Gareth Bale appeals to the referee after receiving a yellow card that earned him a suspension
The Real Madrid player is the undoubted stalwart of the Welsh team and a massive loss
The Real Madrid player is the undoubted stalwart of the Welsh team and a massive loss

‘We are going to miss Gareth but we have that little element of surprise that could work in our favour,’ said the Stoke midfielder.