Rob Web page leapt to the defence of Dan James after his missed penalty value Wales a spot at Euro 2024.
After the play-off was goalless on the finish of extra-time, Poland scored all 5 of their kicks, leaving James needing to attain to maintain Wales alive.
His shot was saved by Wojciech Szczesny and that despatched Poland to the Finals in Germany this summer season.
‘We rallied round Daniel James, he had the bravery to take that penalty,’ stated Web page. ‘Sure he missed it however what he provides the staff and the squad is unbelievable. I’m so pleased with that group.
‘It’s a merciless sport – one kick away from qualifying. It hurts. It is so disappointing however look how far we have come. There’s one thing good occurring with this group and this staff goes someplace.
Daniel James missed the one spot-kick as Wales misplaced to Poland in a shootout towards Poland
Wales gamers consoled James after his penalty miss ended their Euro 2024 hopes
Wales boss Rob Web page desires to remain on for Nations League and World Cup qualifying campaigns
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‘I’m completely gutted for them, although. It’s a horrible option to exit however I’m actually pleased with the gamers for the journey they’re on. Hopefully we’ll be stronger for the horrible expertise of tonight.
‘They’re so upset that they have not certified. They’re hungry for it, there’s much more to return and many extra good occasions forward.’
Regardless of all of the playing cards falling of their favour, Wales have nonetheless didn’t provide you with a successful hand. Despite the fact that they completed third of their group, they progressed to the play-offs because of Nations League performances and had been handed two dwelling attracts.
Finland had been despatched 4-1 final Thursday however even towards a modest Polish aspect, who didn’t register a shot on the right track usually play, Wales couldn’t make the breakthrough.
And when it got here to the shoot-out, their nerve failed them.
Danny Ward by no means regarded like saving any of the Polish efforts and in the long run James made the error in extraordinarily robust circumstances.
Web page’s future could now come beneath renewed scrutiny after Wales FA chief govt Noel Mooney hinted final autumn that the coach will not be secure if he didn’t take the staff to Germany.
The gamers again Web page, nevertheless, and making a change earlier than the Nations League marketing campaign begins this autumn.
He added: ‘I need to take it ahead. We’re in transition and whereas we’re in transition we’re one kick away from qualifying. We’ve obtained World Cup qualifying after the Nations League and that’s my full focus – constructing on what we’ve began. I’ve discovered so much from the marketing campaign and if we get it proper we’re a pressured to be reckoned with.’
