Wales Retain Rob Page As Manager Despite EURO 2024 Failure

Wales missed out on a place in Germany this summer after losing on penalties to Poland following a 0-0 draw after extra time at the Cardiff City Stadium.

Page was initially appointed as interim manager in November 2020 and led Wales to qualification for the delayed 2020 European Championships as well as the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

He was given a new four-year contract in September 2022 running until the 2026 FIFA World Cup but his position appeared shaky after Wales' EURO 2024 failure.

Wales have however moved swiftly to play down any uncertainty around Page's position.

Football Association of Wales president Steve Williams has told BBC Wales: “The FAW can confirm Rob Page is their manager for the forthcoming campaign in accordance with his contract.

“Rob is the manager. His contract runs to the end of the World Cup and that is how we continue to work.”

After Tuesday’s play-off final defeat, Page said: “I’ve got a great relationship with Dave Adams, the technical director.

“We’ve had our issues in the past, haven’t we? It’s been well documented. But everything’s fine. Everything’s great. I think they appreciate it.

“The board, the chief exec, the president, I think they see the journey we’re on and what we’re trying to do.

“In 12 months, from retirement of senior players to introducing younger players and being one kick away from qualification. I think they see the work we’re doing and the supporters do too.”