But Wales boss John Toshack is boosted by the news Gabbidon's Hammers team-mate Jack Collison is back in full training after recovering from a knee injury.
The GOP's successful San Diego convention gave Dole and his running mateJack Kemp a much-needed bounce in the polls, and Dole's tax cut plan appeared to helping too.
Gunter is one of a host of promising youngsters in Toshack's squad along with West Ham United's midfielder Jack Collison, former flat-mate and Arsenal playmaker Aaron Ramsey, Manchester City striker Ched Evans and Spurs team-mate Gareth Bale.