Wales were unable to repeat their remarkable European adventure of five years ago, but their Euro 2020 campaign still had its highlights. The Euro 2016 semi-finalists went into the competition amid some turmoil, with manager Ryan Giggs absent and Robert Page put in interim charge. Switzerland outplayed them in the opening game, but character, determination and a Kieffer Moore header earned Wales a 1-1 draw and a precious point. Wales lost their opening game in Belgium but bounced back to beat the Czech Republic 1-0 in Cardiff and boost qualification hopes before a September double-header away to Belarus and at home to Estonia. Down, Wales most certainly were after losing to Denmark, but they are far from out after reaffirming their place among world football’s leading nations.

Source: Express July 10, 2021 09:00 UTC