The Dragons’ record caps holder and goalscorer retired in January 2023.
Rob Page believes Wales have come “a long way” since the retirement of Gareth Bale to be within one win of reaching Euro 2024.
“Look back to the semi-final and final before the World Cup and Gareth scored the three goals,” said boss Page, recalling Bale’s brilliance in the play-offs that guided Wales to Qatar. Defender Ben Davies and goalkeeper Danny Ward will start against Poland and remain from Euro 2016, when Wales reached the semi-finals at their first major tournament since the 1958 World Cup.
“We’re in a healthier position with regards to the age and the legs we’ve got on the pitch,” said Page.“Having younger legs doesn’t guarantee positive results, but it gives you the best opportunity. The only surprise was that Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski failed to add to his tally of 82 international goals.
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