Wales defender Chris Mepham says they must take the “handbrake off” against England after Rob Page’s side’s lame efforts in Qatar.
Wales are facing elimination from Group B with just one point from their first two games to prop up the table. A dire 2-0 defeat to Iran means Wales return to the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium on Tuesday night against England with only faint prospects of making the last 16.
Wales, who drew their opener 1-1 against USA after a lacklustre first half, need to beat England and hope Iran and USA draw, otherwise they will need to win by at least four goals to qualify. But Premier League centre-back Mepham has promised not to give up hope ahead of Wales’ final group game.