Wales will face Ireland in Group D of the qualifiers for the 2008 European championships, and will be the first side to play Steve Staunton's side in a soccer international at Croke Park on 24 March.

Bellamy should also play against Trinidad and Tobago in Graz, Austria next Saturday, but when he returns to the UK his future will again be the subject of growing speculation.

Bellamy is believed to be a player Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has been impressed with, while Tottenham and Chelsea have also been linked. But Toshack does not believe the 26-yearold will be affected by the speculation.

"Craig is always bubbly when he is with us, his attitude is always very good, " he said. "He was unfortunate he has picked up injuries and that has been frustrating for Blackburn as well as us.

"He has always wanted to get involved from day one, I have not noticed any real difference with him here.

"I think he has a clause in his contract that for a certain amount of money he can move on. Blackburn will obviously be very keen to keep him because he has been instrumental in their run in the Premier League this season.

"I don't know about his situation but I would not be surprised if there were a few clubs sniffing about there."