Everton’s Brennan Johnson set for landmark 50th Wales cap against Norway
Everton forward Brennan Johnson is in line to win his 50th Wales cap when Craig Bellamy’s side face Norway in the UEFA Nations League on Saturday.
The 25-year-old has made 49 senior international appearances, scoring seven goals, and would become the third-youngest Welshman to reach the milestone, behind Ethan Ampadu and Chris Gunter. Johnson has spoken about his pride in representing Wales and his determination to play at another major tournament.
Johnson reflects on approaching Wales milestone
Speaking to BBC Sport, Johnson admitted he had not expected to reach 50 appearances so quickly. “You appreciate every cap for what it is, [50] kind of sneaks up on you a little bit,” he said. Johnson made his senior Wales debut in 2020 after previously representing England at youth level. He featured at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, which he described as the highlight of his international career.
Wales missed out on this summer’s World Cup, but Johnson believes there are more opportunities ahead. “There’s definitely more to come and I’m excited for the next years,” he said. “I’m really happy with what I’ve achieved in football. But at the same time I want to achieve more, especially with Wales.”
Euro 2028 remains a major target
Johnson is particularly excited by the prospect of playing at Euro 2028, with Cardiff among the tournament’s host cities. He believes Bellamy’s squad can take confidence from Wales’ run to the Euro 2016 semi-finals.
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Wales travel to Oslo to face Norway on Saturday 14 November at 5pm GMT, before hosting Portugal in Cardiff on Tuesday. Johnson is included in Bellamy’s squad for both matches, with Saturday’s appearance dependent on selection.
His international milestone would provide a welcome moment for the Everton forward before he returns to Premier League action.
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Gary Gowers is a sports journalist and the editor of Read Everton, where he leads daily coverage of Everton news, transfers and analysis. He also writes about Manchester City for Read Man City and motorsport for Read Motorsport. A former accountant, he became a freelance writer in 2011 and has written for BBC Sport and Metro.
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