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Swansea captain Ashley Williams praises Cardiff's Craig Bellamy as derby looms
ASHLEY WILLIAMS has hailed Craig Bellamy as the best professional he has played with.
The Swansea skipper is expected to lead his side out alongside Cardiff captain Bellamy, 34, in the south Wales derby on Sunday.
Williams said: “He’s someone I’ve always looked up to, especially now I’ve had the chance to meet him, know him and can call him my friend. He’s brilliant and the best professional I’ve ever worked with.”
Williams will see another familiar face in Cardiff’s Steven Caulker.
The pair formed a successful central defensive partnership two years ago at the Liberty Stadium.
Caulker said: “I can’t wait for the derby. As soon as the move to Cardiff came up I was excited to come back to Wales – and these big matches are exactly what I want to be playing in.
“I have one eye on the World Cup. Joining Cardiff was a move designed to aid my England hopes.”