Euro 2016: Liverpool youngster Danny Ward set to start for Wales against Slovakia after Wayne Hennessey injury blow

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Wayne Hennessey is set to miss Wales’ opening Euro 2016 game against Slovakia.

talkSPORT understands the goalkeeper suffered a back injury in training on the eve of the Group B clash.

There has been no official word from the Wales camp but Danny Ward is expected to deputise for Hennessey in Saturday’s game in Bordeaux.

Hennesey’s absence would come as a big blow to Chris Coleman’s side.

The Crystal Palace shot-stopper has been the undisputed number one in recent years and has won 57 caps for Wales since his debut in 2007.

Liverpool’s back-up goalkeeper Ward has made only two international appearances – both from the bench – but the 22-year-old is now set to start against Slovakia.