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Wales boss Chris Coleman fears Joe Ledley may be forced to miss Euro 2016 because of a fractured leg.

Coleman is ready to give his midfield anchorman every chance of making the tournament in France and named him in Monday's 29-man training squad for this month's camp in Portugal.

Crystal Palace have now confirmed that the 29-year-old has suffered a fracture of the fibula.

In a statement the club have said: "He will be continually assessed over the next few weeks by the club's medical staff'.

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Coleman put back the announcement of his training camp squad squad as Wales medical staff waited for updates on the injury Ledley picked up in the weekend Premier League clash with Stoke.

It looks like Ledley will miss out on a second FA Cup final appearance, the Eagles playing Manchester United next weekend. Ledley was part of the Bluebirds side that lost to Portsmouth eight years ago.

It seems the best-case scenario could be a three to four week absence. That would take the former Cardiff and Celtic man right up to the start of Wales' campaign when they take on Slovakia in Bordeaux on June 11.

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At this stage Coleman will be loathe to rule out such a key man and popular squad member until it is obvious Ledley won't be able to make it back in time.

But having been part of the Wales squad since 2007 and performing a crucial role in the successful qualifying campaign to reach a first major finals since 1958, Ledley missing out on a place in France which will be a huge blow to player and country.