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Rob Page calls the backing from his players ‘powerful’ after Wales beat Latvia
Rob Page calls the backing from his players ‘powerful’ after Wales beat Latvia
Rob Page called the backing from his players “powerful” after Wales bounced back into Euro 2024 qualifying contention with a 2-0 victory in Latvia. A penalty from skipper Aaron Ramsey – his 100th career goal – and a delicious David Brooks chip deep into stoppage time put Wales within three points of a top-two place and lifted the pressure on under-fire manager Page. Group favourites Croatia’s 1-0 victory in Armenia was further good news for Wales, who had only won once in 13 games before arriving in Riga. Ramsey and others had backed Page during the build-up to a game many saw as pivotal in the manager’s tenure. Page said of the players’ support: “It feels good, it feels powerful, absolutely – that’s a massive compliment to myself from the players. “I’ve just said to them, even the lads that have not played, they all play a part. There are no bad eggs in that changing room. “Pressure doesn’t exist, it is created from outside influence. “We did our best as staff to try to not let that penetrate the bubble and keep as calm as possible. “We knew it was going to be a tough test for us after their heavy defeat. It wasn’t just about the win, I thought the performance was outstanding. “For the first 35 minutes of the first half, we were outstanding, kept the ball. We got the goal and then retreated a little bit, which we’ll address.” Wales had numerous chances to put the game beyond Latvia after Harry Wilson was bundled over in the box after 28 minutes and Ramsey converted from 12 yards. But none were taken until the sixth minute of stoppage time when Brooks, on for the injured Ramsey, accepted Wilson’s pass to slot home his first Wales goal since recovering from cancer last year. Page said: “The pressure came from the outside, understandably, but we never questioned it within the group. “We knew we had to give a positive reaction after the disappointment of June (Euro 2024 campaign defeats to Armenia and Turkey) and we absolutely have – and some. “A great performance against a very, very good (South) Korea team last week and followed it up with a completely different test against a very physical team that went back to front quite a bit. “We had to win first contacts and second balls. “And people like young Jordan James stepping in when we asked him to and developing the young players into this team. He was outstanding again.” Ramsey paid tribute to his replacement Brooks, who has had to be patient to return to the international stage after illness and injury. “It wasn’t easy, a lot of teams have come here and struggled,” Ramsey told S4C, while adding that he came off early in the second half as a precaution and will be fit for Cardiff’s South Wales derby against Swansea on Saturday. “To come here and win with two goals is fantastic, Brooksy as well, it’s good for us. “He’s so important for us and it’s nice for him to score. We’re just happy to have him back.” Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Freddie Steward: Kevin Sinfield ‘rocket’ inspired England heroics against Pumas Aaron Ramsey scores as Wales beat Latvia to keep their Euro 2024 hopes alive Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba provisionally suspended for anti-doping offence
2023-09-12 06:52
Please Pay Attention to Jimmy Butler Or He'll Be Forced to Do Something Even More Outrageous
Please Pay Attention to Jimmy Butler Or He'll Be Forced to Do Something Even More Outrageous
Emo Jimmy Butler will be At Your Funeral.
2023-10-02 23:23
Boonchant holes out for eagle on her second shot of the round, shares the lead in the Dana Open
Boonchant holes out for eagle on her second shot of the round, shares the lead in the Dana Open
Jaravee Boonchant holed out from 128 yards for eagle on No. 10 on her second shot of the round and had a 7-under 64 for a share of the first-round lead with Linn Grant in the LPGA Tour’s Dana Open
2023-07-14 07:22
Dodgers back off again on throwing program for injured ace Kershaw, but say no setback
Dodgers back off again on throwing program for injured ace Kershaw, but say no setback
The Dodgers are once again backing off on the throwing program for injured ace Clayton Kershaw
2023-07-24 02:16
Real Madrid goalkeeper Courtois will need surgery after tearing knee ligament
Real Madrid goalkeeper Courtois will need surgery after tearing knee ligament
Real Madrid says goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has torn a ligament in his left knee and will require surgery
2023-08-11 03:54
49ers-Vikings game puts Iowa pals George Kittle and T.J. Hockenson on prime-time stage
49ers-Vikings game puts Iowa pals George Kittle and T.J. Hockenson on prime-time stage
San Francisco's George Kittle likes to say he's from “Tight End University.”
2023-10-23 00:54
Deaths and tragedy from the 1973 Indy 500 opened the door for safety evolution in racing
Deaths and tragedy from the 1973 Indy 500 opened the door for safety evolution in racing
Johnny Rutherford and Gordon Johncock will always be linked to the 1973 Indianapolis 500
2023-05-27 19:22
MLB Rumors: Cardinals dance partner, Mets star off limits, Ohtani asking price
MLB Rumors: Cardinals dance partner, Mets star off limits, Ohtani asking price
MLB Rumors: Mets active trade deadline won't involve off-limits Pete AlonsoIt's not necessarily a foregone conclusion that the New York Mets are going to be surprise sellers -- at least a surprise in relation to preseason expectations -- at the trade deadline. However, with each passing ...
2023-07-19 07:54
Former NFL player Sergio Brown missing; mother's body was found near suburban Chicago creek
Former NFL player Sergio Brown missing; mother's body was found near suburban Chicago creek
Authorities are searching for a former NFL player after his 73--year-old mother’s body was found near a creek behind her suburban Chicago home
2023-09-18 22:55
Four years later, professional tennis resumes in China after WTA ends Peng Shuai boycott
Four years later, professional tennis resumes in China after WTA ends Peng Shuai boycott
A four-year absence of elite women’s tennis in China is set to end with the Women’s Tennis Association holding seven tournaments in the next six weeks as part of the tour’s Asian swing
2023-09-16 12:51
Former top pick Moniak hopes success with Angels since being called up isn't fleeting
Former top pick Moniak hopes success with Angels since being called up isn't fleeting
Mickey Moniak hopes his early success with the Los Angeles Angels isn’t fleeting
2023-05-26 05:22
Broad bows out with match-winning wicket as England draw Ashes
Broad bows out with match-winning wicket as England draw Ashes
Stuart Broad enjoyed a fairytale finish as England beat Australia by 49 runs to win the fifth Test at The Oval on Monday and end the...
2023-08-01 02:56