Wales coach Page confirms midfielder Allen to miss World Cup opener

DOHA, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- Wales' midfielder Joe Allen will miss their World Cup opener against the United States, head coach Rob Page told the pre-game press conference on Sunday.

The 32-year-old midfielder, who capped 72 times for Wales, has not played a competitive match since September due to a hamstring injury.

"He is probably not going to make it, to be completely honest," Page said. "We could have p