Wales boss John Toshack has urged his fringe players not to take Luxembourg lightly when they take to the field in Wednesday's friendly.Toshack is without 14 of his top players for the friendly, where skipper Simon Davies is due to win his 50th cap.

Hull goalkeeper Boaz Myhill and Stockport defender Ashley Williams are expected to make their debuts, and Toshack said: "The most important thing is that we don't treat this game lightly. We mustn't end up blaming the fact that we are without so many players.

"It is not important who you are playing against, it is important who you are playing for.

"You are playing for your country, be it against Luxembourg or Germany. We are playing for Wales and everyone must realise we are here for a reason.

"Our attitude will be what is expected. We need to put in a good shift for this one.

"It will be a tough game - Luxembourg have beaten Belarus recently so we know what they are capable of."

Toshack praised Davies' contribution to his country.

He said: "Simon has been very good for us. He has led by example and I am pleased with him, and he can be delighted with 50 caps.

"He has had a rough time at Fulham this season as they fight to avoid relegation, but he is committed to Wales and should be very proud of his achievement.

"Simon is a model pro and a great example. He's our most experienced player now, a super example for others.

"He was a bit down a year or so ago, he had a shin problem he couldn't get rid of and he wasn't playing as often as he would have liked at Everton.

"He got his move back to London and he is more settled now. He is a very, very good player and he is well rated in the game."

Toshack is also pleased to have another midfielder, Jason Koumas, in the squad. The Wigan man has not played an away friendly outside the British Isles since Poland in 2005.

"It is good to have Jason with us, he was the first to arrive at the team hotel at the weekend, he must have got his dates mixed up," Toshack joked.

"He has missed a few but when we get him here he does fine. He arrives, plays well, picks up his man-of-the-match champagne and disappears again.

"I have never doubted what he brings to the side. He trains well and it is always good to see him with us, he is something of a loveable rogue for us."

Toshack admitted to grave concerns over the fitness of four key players left behind from this trip.

West Ham trio James Collins (knee), Craig Bellamy (groin)and Danny Gabbidon (groin), plus Spurs youngster Gareth Bale (ankle) are all long-term injury absentees.

And Toshack now fears they may miss the opening World Cup qualifiers in September.

He said: "I need for my own peace of mind - before May when we play two more friendlies - to know how long they will be out. I will go to meet them at their training ground.

"The three lads at West Ham have had six operations between them this season.

"We understand that Bellamy could be back in contention in a few weeks, maybe he could get a game or two before the end of the season.

"West Ham must be desperate to get them back - I don't think Alan Curbishley will be looking to buy too many more Welshmen.

"I plan to go to see all of those lads at their training grounds and talk to their managers about their long-term fitness prospects."

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