Collins glad to be back

Last updated : 13 October 2008 By Wales Reporter

"It's not a gamble to play me on Wednesday," said Collins after his subs appearance at the Millennium Stadium.

Collins has had a dreadful run of injuries. The subs appearance on Saturday was his first appearance at senior level in 2008.

"I've been training at West Ham now for two months and played a few reserve games.

"I had the operation and pretty much three weeks after that I was working.

"It's paid off because I'm slimmer, fitter and stronger than ever.

"If I'm not ready to play now I'll never be. I'm fit enough to play, whatever way the manager wants to go.

"West Ham knew I was coming away to play games, so fingers crossed I do.

"I need as many games as possible now after being out for almost a year.

"It's a tough game for us on Wednesday but hopefully if I do play I'll see how I come through."

Collins' return is a huge boost for John Toshack and Wales. It will give Tosh something to think about as he prepares his side for a huge challenge in Mounchengladbach.

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