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Joe Allen 'will leave Stoke on a free' with Swansea return possible

And despite his age, Allen showcased his ability to control a game with another gutsy performance against Ukraine to help end his country's 64-year wait for a World Cup place - with Swansea's head coach Russel Martin watching on in Cardiff. And having got his side to the Qatar World Cup, Allen will want plenty of game time in preparation for the tournament, which is something he will be assured of at Swansea.