Bale blossomed into an otherworldly talent who went on to achieve feats beyond any of his countrymen, the personification of Wales' golden generation. In Wales at least, Ramsey was often mentioned in the same breath. "I think Bale's the best player we've ever produced," Coleman explains. "Gaz would take a lot of the plaudits and Aaron went under the radar at times. He provided some of Wales' highlights at the following European Championships but, like Bale, Ramsey was starting to fade once the team reached the 2022 World Cup.

Source: BBC April 07, 2026 16:18 UTC