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Ledley in line to feature in Wales Euro 2016 opener

A month after breaking his leg, the player is set to cap an incredible recovery by taking the field for his country in their first international tournament game for 58 years

Wales midfielder Joe Ledley will be in contention for their Euro 2016 Group B opener against Slovakia, manager Chris Coleman has confirmed.

The news represents a remarkable recovery from Ledley, who fractured a fibula in Crystal Palace's Premier League meeting with Stoke City on May 7.

It seemed certain that Ledley would miss Wales' first appearance at a major tournament for 58 years, but the 29-year-old was included in Coleman's 23-man squad and appears to be on the verge of full fitness.